America's Main Street Route 66

America's Main Street Route 66. . , Virtually every older city in America was first populated by immigrants. In Edwardsville, the Czech Hall was built in 1906 by Czechoslovakian settlers as a gym and meeting hall. In 2002, it was named to the National Register of Historic Places., 104 East Vandalia Street has long been the site of places to grab a bite or beverage. , The structure known as the Stolze Block Tavern building dates back to 1892, constructed by lumberman John Stolze, who also served as a mayor for the City., The Bohm Building, was Edwardsville's first office building in 1911. , It has housed a variety of businesses, including a drugstore lunch counter. The third floor served as a ballroom, where the owner's son, Clarence Bohm, taught dance lessons., During the peak years of Route 66, the West End Service Station served as a bustling automobile service station. , In 2023, the station was restored and now greets modern-day Route 66 travelers as a mini-museum and visitor center., What is a Route 66 experience hub? , In Illinois, there are over a dozen 9-foot-tall kiosks showcasing unique communities along the Mother Road. Edwardsville's kiosk is located near the Route 66 shield monument - two great photo-ops in one stop!