Lincoln Highway Is Subject of Lecture At The Geneva History Center

In 1913, Geneva was included in the nation's first coast-to-coast highway which was a tremendous boon to local business. The Lincoln Highway entered Geneva from the south on Batavia Avenue, came up First Street to State Street, then headed west.  In 1919, the route was changed to Third Street as the route under the viaduct on First was dangerous when trolley cars went through.  On Tuesday, December 14, at noon, the Geneva History Center will host a lecture by Kay Shelton, State Director of the Illinois Lincoln Highway Association.  She  will discuss the importance of the nation's first coast-to-coast highway in Illinois. 

This Brown Bag Lecture will take place in the Community Room at the Geneva History Center, 113 South Third Street, in the heart of Geneva's historic downtown area.  Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.  Cookies and coffee are provided.   Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for Geneva History Center members and students.  For more information, call 630-232-4951.