Livingston County War Museum - Pontiac, IL
Living History:
Walking through our museum is like taking a tour of the 20th Century, including artifacts, films, books, uniforms and weapons of several wars:
Iraq and Afghanistan
Korean Conflict
Operation Desert Storm
Vietnam War
World War I
World War II
This is living history because our staff is made up of military veterans and history enthusiasts who are present to answer your questions and share their experiences with you.
Our museum does not glorify war, but shows the best attributes of
men and women caught up in war. In doing so, we respectfully honor the service of America's veterans.
The Livingston County War Museum
Walking through Livingston County War Museum is like taking a tour of the 20th Century, including artifacts, films, books, uniforms and weapons of several wars. The museum does not glorify war, but shows the best attributes of men and women caught up in war. Meet some of the caretakers and historians who volunteer at the Livingston County War Museum.
Illinois Adventure #1808 Livingston County War Museum
Established in 2004 by World War II veterans Dal Estes and Neil Bach as a living, hands-on museum to recognize the sacrifices and service of U. S. military veterans from Livingston County and central Illinois. The museum is located on the third floor of the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum.
Their goal is to educate schools, civic groups and the general public about the history of local veterans from World War I to the present conflicts.
They are staffed by both veteran and non-veteran volunteers and funded and supported by donations from visitors, local businesses and the Humiston and Byrne Trusts.
Walking through the museum is like taking a tour of the 20th Century, including artifacts, films, books, uniforms and weapons of several wars: Iraq and Afghanistan, Korean Conflict, Operation Desert Storm, Vietnam War, World War I, and World War II
The museum does not glorify war, but shows the best attributes of men and women caught up in war. In doing so, they respectfully honor the service of America's veterans.
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Pontiac Illinois
PONTIAC CORRECTIONAL CENTER REMEMBERS * JULY 22, 2016
Pontiac
Pontiac, Illinois: A Small Town with Something for Everyone
Centrally located in Illinois, Pontiac offers its visitors a unique collection of interesting places and great things to see. Home of the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame & Museum, the Pontiac Oakland Automobile Museum & Resource Center, the Livingston County War Museum, and the International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum, Pontiac has something to suit every taste. There are 24 large, outdoor murals that are conveniently located in the historic downtown shopping district, and nine Looking for Lincoln wayside story boards nearby. The Vermillion River frames several of the beautiful public parks, and during the summer, the Vermillion Players present live theatrical entertainments at Chautauqua Park.
Heritage travelers who enjoy architecture will find much to like in Pontiac. The 1875 Livingston County Courthouse, the jewel of the historic downtown area, is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful courthouses in Illinois. Additionally, there are several historic homes, including the Jones House, the oldest brick home in Pontiac, the Yost House Museum and Art Center, and the Strevell House, a carpenter gothic, wood-frame home which hosted Abraham Lincoln when he visited Pontiac as a lawyer traveling the judicial circuit.
History lovers will be entranced with Pontiac's past. Pontiac's early history includes visits from Abraham Lincoln, and a period of time when the city was one of the Midwest's leading shoe manufacturers. Serving as the commercial, social, and political center of the area, Pontiac offered riverboat service for passengers and freight, early railroad service, and was strategically located on what was then known as the Pontiac Trail. Today, visitors typically arrive by car using either Interstate 55 or the more nostalgic Old Route 66. Amtrak service is still available and overnight visitors will find a selection of hotels and bed and breakfasts.
Visitors enjoy Pontiac'small town hospitality, unique walking tours, quaint parks and, perhaps, a stroll through Humiston Woods, a stunning 300 acre nature preserve. Pontiac is the only Midwestern city to boast of having three swinging pedestrian bridges, and no visit is complete without crossing the Vermilion River on at least one of them. The downtown area buzzes with excitement with a variety of annual street festivals, live entertainments, classic car shows, and fairs. Softball tournaments, drama in the park, and other outdoor events are scheduled throughout the spring, summer and fall in Pontiac. Heritage travelers, antique hunters, and art lovers will always find something unique in Pontiac. The Pontiac Visitors Center has maps and brochures available, and every traveler should pick up a VIP button to receive special discounts from many of the local shops.
Pontiac's Top Attractions
1. Four great museums: Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum; the Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum & Resource Center, Livingston County War Museum; the new International Walldog Mural & Sign Art Museum. Admission Free to all museums, and we love donations!
2. Looking for Lincoln Story Trail Exhibits -- Nine historic markers/sites which explain Abraham Lincoln's many and varied connections to the city.
3. Route 66 Scenic Byway Exhibits -- Five wayside story boards telling the history of the Mother Road in Pontiac.
4. Three Swinging Pedestrian Bridges -- The only place in Illinois to see three of these suspension bridges.
5. Historic Livingston County Courthouse, and downtown shopping district. Architecture dating back to the 1800's, and wonderful shops.
6. Murals on Main Street -- walking tour of 24 large, colorful, outdoor murals depicting the social, economic, and cultural history of Pontiac.
7. Historic homes open to the public, Route 66 heritage sites, beautiful parks, and three swinging pedestrian bridges.
8. Convenient, clean, and friendly restaurants and lodging options.
On Top of the Livingston County Courthouse
Going to the top of the Livingston County Courthouse in Pontiac, IL to raise the flag.
Fiesta Motel in Pontiac IL
Reserve: . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. Fiesta Motel 951 West Reynolds Street Pontiac IL 61764 Located 1 mile from the Pontiac Elks Golf Course, this motel features cable TV with HBO in every guest room. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property. A refrigerator is included in each room at Fiesta Motel. Guests can relax in the recliner or separate seating area that is standard in all rooms. Launderette facilities are available on site at Pontiac Fiesta Motel. Free parking is offered, and guests can purchase a beverage from the vending machines. The Livingston County War Museum can be reached in 3 minutes’ drive. Illinois State University is 35 miles away.
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Fiesta Motel in Pontiac IL
Prices: . . .. .. ... . . . . . . .. .. .. Fiesta Motel 951 West Reynolds Street Pontiac IL 61764 Located 1 mile from the Pontiac Elks Golf Course, this motel features cable TV with HBO in every guest room. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property. A refrigerator is included in each room at Fiesta Motel. Guests can relax in the recliner or separate seating area that is standard in all rooms. Launderette facilities are available on site at Pontiac Fiesta Motel. Free parking is offered, and guests can purchase a beverage from the vending machines. The Livingston County War Museum can be reached in 3 minutes’ drive. Illinois State University is 35 miles away.
Military Museum in Springfield Illinois!
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Illinois Adventure #1901 Promo
On this episode of Illinois Adventure we'll fly across the tree tops of the Shawnee National Forest on a zip line with Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour in Makanda. Learn about some of the people who are legends of the mother road and take a trip back to the 1940's at the Route 66 Hall of Fame in Pontiac. Tour the Livingston County War Museum in Pontiac, dedicated to those who served. Wander a garden where each turn exposes new beauty at the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford. Plus who are and what are the walldogs at the Walldog Mural Museum in Pontiac. All this on Illinois Adventure.
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1/24 SHERIFF: Livingston County Illinois utility with leds
Completed a Livingston Co Illinois Sheriff's utility for Deputy Renken. Unit has leds in the front visor center, rear window and head/tail lights. Thanks Deputy Renken and thanks all for looking.
The HERD Goes to Pontiac, Illinois, October 18, 2014
The HERD Impala Club drives along Old Route 66 to a fun filled day in Odell, Dwight, and Pontiac, Illinois. Visiting the Pontiac-Oakland Museum, the Pontiac War Museum, the Route 66 Memorial Museum, and many other places of interest.
A Way of Travel Part 1
These four parts make up a movie me mate and I made about a wild road trip around America. We flew into Torronto, Canada bought a 1992 Dodge Caravan, ripped the seats out grabbed a blanket a pillow each and then with no map and no plan travelled 20,000 miles around the USA. Best thing I've ever done in my life.
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Vermillion River, Pontiac, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln History
Vermillion River in Pontiac, Illinois, on Historic Route 66. Near the river are historical markers commemorating the Lincoln-Douglas debates.
Illinois Adventure #1804 Pontiac & Oakland Automobile Museum
Illinois Adventure goes to the 'Pontiac & Oakland Automobile Museum and Resource Center' to learn about the history of the Pontiac and Oakland car company. The Museum has a wide variety of both Pontiac and Oakland cars including cars that represent pivotal events in the carmaker's history. The Museum also has what might possibly be one of the largest collections of literature and research material for Pontiac/Oakland. The 'Pontiac & Oakland Automobile Museum and Resource Center' is located in Pontiac, IL.
Illinois Adventure #1808 Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum
The Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum is the repository for thousands of pieces of historic memorabilia from the glory days of the Mother Road. Come learn the history of Route 66 in Illinois, see images of the road's wonderful history, and hear a few great stories about life in America when Route 66 was the most important highway in the nation.
Housed in a historic firehouse in downtown Pontiac, the Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum tells the story of the people and places that have been inducted into the hall of fame. This Pontiac museum displays significant Illinois artifacts from along Route 66. The upstairs features Route 66, A photo Journal, a series of pictures by Michael Campanelli, that captures the true spirit of Route 66.
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