Historic gas station placed on National Register May 2, 2008
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The National Park Service announced this week that the old Sprague’s Super Service gas station, at 305 Pine St. in Normal, Ill., was named to the National Register of Historic Places, effective April 25.
The circa-1930s station is now owned by Route 66 enthusiast Terri Ryburn, who hopes to eventually convert it into a bed-and-breakfast, cafe, visitors center and gift shop.
The renovation costs are reported to be steep, but the National Register listing will make the property eligible for a variety of grants.
(Photo courtesy of Guy Randall.)
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