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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Route 66 Centennial Parking Lot Party
Ryburn Place at Sprague's Super Service • Aug 15 @ 6PM
Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial at Ryburn Place with live rockabilly music, food, shopping, prizes, and a new Route 66 mural. Bring a chair, enjoy the…
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Sunflower Days Festival
Rader Family Farms • Aug 15 – Aug 16
Explore acres of vibrant sunflowers at Rader Family Farms! Stroll scenic paths, snap stunning photos, and enjoy a fun-filled outdoor experience perfect for families, friends, and…
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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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