The story
America's smallest prison - just 12x12 feet with two cells. Primarily held Route 66 speeders during the highway's heyday. Active until 1950, now preserved as a quirky Route 66 attraction next to the Streetcar Diner.
Everything that was here
- 1906–1950
Two Cell JailJail / Historic Landmark
America's smallest prison - just 12x12 feet with two cells. Primarily held Route 66 speeders during the highway's heyday. Active until 1950, now preserved as a quirky Route 66 attraction next to the Streetcar Diner.
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Nearby history
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Braidwood Inn
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Rossi's Sinclair Station
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Rossi's Motel
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