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Pontiac, Illinois

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Everything Near Pontiac

7 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Raymond Schulz Round Barn · 3.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Hold on, check out that unusual round barn! It's a rare survivor from a time when farmers were experimenting with new designs. Back in the early 1900s, a farmer named Raymond Schulz, or Schultz, built this barn after…

  • Standard Oil Gasoline Station (Odell, Illinois) · 9.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This perfectly preserved Standard Oil station is more than just a photo op; it's a time capsule from the golden age of Route 66. Built in 1932, this station provided weary travelers with gasoline, oil, and a much-needed…

  • Matthew T. Scott House · 10.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    This unassuming house tells the story of Chenoa's very beginning. It was once the home of Matthew T. Scott, the man who founded this town, and his wife, Julia Green. The first part of the house, built in 1855, is a…

  • Fairbury City Hall · 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Take a look at that clock tower! It wasn't part of the original plan for Fairbury City Hall, but it sure makes a statement. This building went up in 1892 to house the city's government. It's a solid, brick structure,…

  • Ambler's Texaco Gas Station · 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over and step back in time! Ambler's Texaco Gas Station is more than just a photo op; it's a living piece of Route 66 history. For 66 years, starting sometime in the early 1930s, this station served travelers…

  • Dwight station (Chicago and Alton Railroad) · 17.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what it was like to travel in style during the golden age of railroads? This beautifully preserved depot in Dwight, Illinois, offers a glimpse into that bygone era. Built in 1891 for the Chicago and Alton…

  • David Hyatt Van Dolah House · 18.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    They call it "The Castle" for a reason! This grand home stands as a testament to one man's success in bringing a touch of Europe to rural Illinois. In 1898, David Hyatt Van Dolah, a prominent local landowner known for…

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