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Tourist Haven Resaurant
It Began with Four Cars -Cassens Transport began in 1931 when Albert and Arnold hauld four new cars from Detroit to their father George's dealership in Hamel. By 1941, Cassens had a fleet of 35 car transporters operating from its terminal next to the Tourist Haven Restaurant.
Photo Caption: A load of cars on "Old Number 1" transporter arrives in Hamel in September, 1933. Bedsheets protected the windshields from low-hanging branches.
Commercial trucking boomed on the roads in the 1920s and 30s. Trucking companies, truck stops, service garages, and a " Brotherhood of Teamsters" created a national road culture. Based originally in Hamel, Cassens Transport has hauled new automobiles to regional dealerships since 1931.
Tourist Haven Restaurant (across the street) -
George Cassens (third from left) opened the Tourist Haven Restaurant next to his terminal in 1937 to serve Route 66 travelers and Cassens drivers. His wife, Louise, managed it. It has since been sold and operated under several names, which are displayed on the interior walls of this classic Route 66 roadhouse.
Memories of a Waitress - Anna Rode worked at the Tourist Haven Restaurant soon after it opened from 1938-1940. Press to hear Anna Rode describe her experiences working at the Tourist Haven.
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| HM Number | HM1H1M |
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| Series | This marker is part of the U.S. Route 66 series |
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| Placed By | Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 5:05pm PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] BEV MOREY
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 16S E 253190 N 4308234 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 38.88833333, -89.84555000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 38° 53.3', W 89° 50.733' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 38° 53' 18" N, 89° 50' 43.98" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 618 |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling South |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 100 IL-157, Hamel IL 62046, US |
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