Illinois Terminal Station - Mackinaw, Illinois

Photo Taken April 1981
At the time this photo was taken in 1981 the depot had stood abandoned for almost 30 years. It was fully restored about ten years ago and today houses a gift shop and tea room.

1944 Illinois Soybean License Plate

For about 6 years during and after World War II, Illinois made their license plates from soybeans, giving the plates a texture similar to heavy cardboard or fiberboard.