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Route 66 Shower Curtain featuring the photograph Ariston Cafe - Litchfield, IL - Route 66 by Susan Rissi Tregoning

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Ariston Cafe - Litchfield, IL - Route 66 Shower Curtain

Susan Rissi Tregoning

by Susan Rissi Tregoning

$83.00

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Our shower curtains are made from 100% polyester fabric and include 12 holes at the top of the curtain for simple hanging from your own shower curtain rings. The total dimensions of each shower curtain are 71" wide x 74" tall.

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The Ariston Café is most likely the oldest continually operated restaurant on Route 66, and it is one of only a handful of restaurants associated... more

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Artist's Description

The Ariston Café is most likely the oldest continually operated restaurant on Route 66, and it is one of only a handful of restaurants associated with Route 66 in Illinois that remains in operation along the original roadbed.

Greek immigrant Pete Adam first opened the Ariston Café in 1924 in Carlinville on Illinois Route 4, which became the original Route 66 in 1926. In 1930, when Route 66 was realigned, bypassing Carlinville, the Ariston followed the Mother Road relocating to Litchfield on the new alignment.

In 1935, the Café moved across the street to a newly constructed building that cost Adam $3625.36. This utilitarian commercial building lacks allusions to a particular architectural style, with its most distinguishing exterior feature being a curved parapet wall on the facade.

On the interior, the booths reflect the influence of the Art Deco style popular in the 1930s. When you visit, take notice of the Art Deco wall cabinet, chrome stools, and original...

About Susan Rissi Tregoning

Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...

 

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