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Route 66 in Illinois: Springfield museum restores old road signs from Mother Road

Produced by Jose Zepeda
 
The Ace Sign Museum in Springfield collects signs that were on Route 66 in the past and restores and showcases them to preserve the history of the iconic highway.

The Ace Sign Museum in Springfield collects signs that were on Route 66 in the past and restores and showcases them to preserve the history of the iconic highway. DJ Roach/Illinois Public Media

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As we continue to tour across the 21st state’s portion of Route 66, we’re making a stop at the Ace Sign Museum in Springfield, which restores and collects signs of all kinds from Route 66’s past… from neon to painted metal and everything in between. 

The 21st Show's Jose Zepeda visited the museum to learn about its work.

GUESTS
Dennis Bringuet 
Past President, Ace Sign Company

Scott Bringuet 
Owner and Chief Experience Officer, Ace Sign Company