Videos from the 2018 Lincoln Highway Conference

A video covering the highlights of the 2018 Lincoln Highway Conference in Iselin, New Jersey is now up on YouTube, courtesy of Prairie Rivers of Iowa. The video contains footage of various talks, banquets, and tours.

Ernie Schirmer’s talk on early 20th Century road construction is available as a separate video.

And you can view his slides:

California Chapter meeting on Sat 1/5

Winter 2019 California Chapter Meeting and Officer Elections
Saturday, January 5, 2019
12:00 noon
Open to the public

Rubino’s Ristorante
5015 Pacific St
Rocklin, CA 95677
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Lunch — 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm

  • Menu includes: homemade pasta, soups, salads, and sandwiches

Chapter meeting at 1:00 pm — Agenda

  • Officer elections
  • Officer and committee reports
  • Website
  • California brochure
  • 150th anniversary of Transcontinental Railroad
  • 2019 Conference and Military Convoy Tour
  • Meritorious Achievement Award
  • West Sacramento LH Markers
  • Stone bridge repair
  • Signage projects
  • Presentations:
    • Clear Creek Road day trip in October
    • Shoring up of Stone arch bridge in November

California Chapter meeting on Sat 10/6

Fall 2018 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, October 6, 2018
12:00 noon

Joe Caribé Bistro & Cafe
13470 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-5333
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Lunch at 12:00 noon
Meeting at 1:00 pm
Open to the public

Agenda:

  • Officer & committee reports
  • Updates: website, 2019 Military Convoy Tour, LH signs and markers, White Rock Road, Truckee, 2019 Conference, Stone Arch Bridge, Clear Creek, LH California Brochure

Presentation:

  • Bill von Tagen: A Ford on the Lincoln

California Chapter meeting on Sat 7/7

Summer 2018 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, July 7, 2018

Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
734 Marin Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 643-0077
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Lunch at 12:00 noon
in the Hall of History

Catered by Gracie’s Barbecue
Menu:

  • Grilled chicken, BBQ pork spare ribs
  • Green salad, beans, pasta salad
  • Soda, tea, water
  • $15 per person

Meeting at 1:00 pm
in the Heritage Chamber

Agenda:

  • Officer & committee reports
  • Updates: website, 2019 Military Convoy Tour, LH signs and markers, Donner Memorial Centennial, LH California Brochure, Clarksville

Presentation:

  • Jim Kern, executive director of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, on the history of Vallejo and Mare Island

21st Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival in Rochelle, Illinois

Rochelle, Illinois hosts the 21st annual Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival this summer, from August 17–19. The festival will feature musical performances, carnival rides, raffles, food court, beer garden, pancake breakfasts, car show, parade, local crafts and shops, and kids’ zone.

California Chapter meeting on Sat 4/7

Spring 2018 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, April 7, 2018

Lunch at 12:00 noon

Castle Rock Restaurant
1848 Portola Ave
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 456-7100
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Directions

  • Take I-580 to Exit 52B, Livermore Ave.
  • Turn south onto Livermore Ave.
  • Turn right onto Portola Ave.
  • Castle Rock is on the right.
  • Parking is available next to the restaurant and on the street.

Lunch (cash or credit)
Lunch menu

Meeting at 1:00 pm

Duarte Garage and Lincoln Highway Museum
North L Street and Portola Ave
(across the street from Castle Rock)
Livermore, CA
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Meeting agenda

  • Officer & committee reports
  • 2019 Coach Tour
  • Updates: website, speakers, LH signs and markers, LH California Brochure, 2019 Military Convoy Tour update, Altamont Summit Garage Clean-Up, 11th Street Bridge Tracy

Presentation

  • TBA

California Chapter meeting on Sat 1/6

Winter 2018 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, January 6, 2018
12:00 noon–3:00 pm

Banta Inn
22563 S 7th Street
Banta, CA 95304
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Lunch — 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm

  • Menu includes: sandwiches, burgers, soups, and salads

Chapter meeting at 1:00 pm — Agenda

  • Officer and committee reports
  • Website
  • Signage in Lodi
  • Officer elections
  • Brochures
  • 11th Street Bridge in Tracy
  • Presentation: Tour and presentation of new 11th Street Bridge and its porcelain enamel signs

California Chapter meeting on Sat 10/7

Fall 2017 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, October 7, 2017
12:00 noon–4:00 pm

Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Folsom
6608 Folsom-Auburn Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
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Lunch — 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm

  • Menu includes: sandwiches, burgers, wraps, soups, salads, pasta

Chapter meeting at 1:00 pm — Agenda

  • Officer and committee reports
  • Marker and signage reports
  • Signage in Lodi
  • 2nd Annual Lincoln Highway 8K Fun Run in El Dorado Hills
  • Presentation: Paul Gilger’s Northwood Auto Tour return trip, on the Jefferson, Lincoln, Trans-Canada, Pacific, Pacific Coast, and Redwood Highways

Envelope of Lincoln Highway tour from 1915

Leonard Piszkiewicz of the United States Stamp Society writes about a cover from 1915 with a Lincoln Highway logo and a reference to the First “Water Wagon” Tour over the Lincoln Highway.

California Chapter meeting on Sat 7/8

Summer 2017 California Chapter Meeting
Saturday, July 8, 2017
12:00 noon

Auburn Alehouse
289 Washington Street
Auburn, CA 95603
Google Map
Map of parking for meeting attendees

Lunch — 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm

  • Cash only!
  • Menu: Cobb salad, Pulled pork sandwich, Reuben sandwich, Street tacos (beef or chicken), Alehouse Burger

Chapter meeting at 1:00 pm — Agenda

  • Officer and committee reports
  • Marker and signage reports
  • Signage in Lodi
  • Orangevale Bridge
  • Old Placerville Road in Folsom
  • 2017 Conference and Northwood Tour update
  • Presentation by Mike Holmes, Auburn Chamber of Commerce

Roadtrip: Orangevale Avenue Bridge