Ryburn Place
305 Pine Street, Normal, IL 61761
Historic Sites
Ryburn Place, formally Sprague's Super Service, is a gift shop and information center located on Route 66.
The unique structure opened in 1931 to serve travelers on Route 66. Built by William Sprague, it housed a cafe, a Cities Service gas station and garage, with upstairs apartments for the owner and station attendant. The building was uniquely designed as a gas station and residence. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a Town of Normal Local Landmark, and is in the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame.
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Sweet Corn Circus
Uptown Normal • Aug 22 – Aug 23 @ 10AM
Over 50,000 ears of fresh sweet corn, sidewalk sales, arts, crafts, and flea market vendors await you on the streets of Uptown Normal!
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Route 66 Centennial Celebration & Drone Show
Rader Family Farms • Sep 04 @ 10AM
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Route 66: The Main Street of America | Documentary Screening at Normal Theater
Normal Theater • Sep 06 @ 7PM
Celebrate Route 66’s centennial with a moving documentary journey along the legendary highway. Discover unforgettable stories, quirky roadside attractions, revitalized communities, and the enduring spirit of…
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