Author Archives: James Lin
Calumet Heritage Conference features Lincoln Highway tour
The ninth annual Calumet Heritage Conference, “Calumet Crossroads: Changes and Challenges in Regional Transportation,” offered lectures, exhibits and networking opportunities at Indiana University Northwest in Gary…. Conference participants took a bus tour along Lincoln Highway on both sides of the … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway lighting in DeKalb, Illinois delayed until next year
The lighting for the Lincoln Highway Streetscape has been put on hold. Lincoln Highway lighting delayed until next year, The Northern Star (DeKalb, IL), October 22, 2008
‘Route 30’ screening raises $2,700
The red carpet was rolled out on Sept. 27 at Majestic Theatre, Gettysburg, for the sold-out area premiere of “Route 30,” John Putch’s film that focuses on three stories along U.S. Route 30. Showing of ‘Route 30’ raises $2,700, Public … Continue reading
Saving the Lincoln Highway in Osnaburg, Ohio
The trustees of Osnaburg Township discussed saving the historical section of Cindell Street, which is the old Lincoln Highway. Osnaburg Trustees lower speed limit on Orchardview, discuss county-wide 911 system, The Press News (Minerva, OH), October 13, 2008
VIP Premiere of Lincoln Highway documentary in Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Rick Sebak’s latest PBS documentary, “A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway” will debut nationally Oct. 29. Sebak, of WQED-TV, will host a VIP premiere Oct. 18 at the Sewickley Car Store, which sits along the original route of the Lincoln … Continue reading
Lincoln Highway Day in New Carlisle, Indiana
Antique car owners and car clubs are invited to join the celebration of the original route of the Lincoln Highway through New Carlisle on Saturday, Oct. 11. Lincoln Highway celebration Saturday, The News-Dispatch (Michigan City, IN), October 9, 2008
Recapping the Lincoln Highway Car Show in Bucyrus, Ohio
There is a never-ending list of charitable functions in town that business owners are asked to sponsor and the general public to attend. Our last car show, Lincoln Highway Car Show on Sept. 6 at Haydocy Chevrolet-Buick, was one such … Continue reading
Frankfort, Illinois restaurant thrives
A year has passed since its opening at 330 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort and Dan McGee Restaurant and Catering has only gotten better with age. Chef-driven, customer loved, The Frankfort (IL) Station, October 8, 2008
Visiting the Coffee Pot in Bedford, Pennsylvania
In the 1930s, the Lincoln Highway was the equivalent of today’s interstate. The over-sized coffee pot built along its edge served an obvious purpose. Scott’s Spots: Take A Walk Inside A Giant Coffee Pot, WHAG-TV NBC 25, Hagerstown, Maryland
Presentation on the history of Goshen, Indiana
The Goshen Theater attracted major vaudeville acts on their way from New York to Chicago along the Lincoln Highway. Downtown Goshen, Inc. to present Oct. 14 Afternoon Sabbatical about changes to the city, Goshen College, October 7, 2008