lincoln highway: the main street across america
October 21, 2026
Phillips Chevrolet
Frankfort, IL
Presentation by Erica Ruggiero, Associate AIA and London Hainsworth McGuire Igleski & Associates.
Historic Preservationists Erica Ruggiero and London Hainsworth, through stories, historical documents and photographs, present the history of the Lincoln Highway, once known as the “Main Street of America.” Recognizing that Illinois was the first state to complete a segment of America’s first transcontinental route, Erica and London will highlight Illinois communities, including Frankfort, along the highway.
Please join us for this free presentation about the “Father Road.”.
TIME: 6PM
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