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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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