The River to River Retro Road Trip 2023 is a go. Dates are September 14th through the 17th. We are currently working behind the scenes to get all plans finalized. Whatever we do this year you can expect a fun time with old friends and hopefully some new ones as well. Check back on the site or our facebook page for more updates. Please go to the Registration page and sign up if you plan on joining us. -Casey
Retro Road Trip ATW Group 2019
River to River: Iowa’s Forgotten Highway 6
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What do Bonnie & Clyde, Jesse James, Nancy Drew, John Wayne, Jack Kerouac, Gary Cooper, a meteorite strike, and the inventor of barbed wire have in common? U.S. Route 6 in Iowa takes two-lane motorists from Davenport on the Mississippi to Council Bluffs on the Missouri. Built in one day by 10,000 farmers and businesses across the state, Iowa’s Route 6 is part of the second longest transcontinental highway in America. “River to River: Iowa’s Forgotten Highway 6” guides viewers on a nostalgic classic car journey through yesterday’s soda shops, filling stations, general stores, drive-ins, and roadside attractions. Experience the sights and sounds, the people and the places that the four-lanes have forgotten…before they are gone forever. From award-winning filmmakers Kelly & Tammy Rundle and inspired by the Highway 6 research and photography of David W. Darby.
John Wayne Memorial
A new historical marker unveiled here May 28 pays homage to a movie star who lived in the community as a child.
John Wayne, who was born Marion Morrison, moved with his family in 1909 to a privately owned home at 717 Jackson St. in Brooklyn.
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Historic Route 6 Wall Mural
Address: 118 West Front St., Brooklyn, IA
The Mural was painted in 2015 dedicated to the Historic Route 6. There is a drive-up to enable cars & motorcycles to pose for a picture.
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Old Standard Station, Brooklyn, IA
Corner of Jackson & Historic Hwy 6. The station was built in 1930. It is made of glazed block and is only one of a few still in existence.
Menlo Cafe
Established in 1948, Menlo Cafe is located at 502 Sherman St in Menlo, IA and is a business listed in the categories Restaurants/Food & Dining, Cafe Restaurants, Coffee, Espresso & Tea House Restaurants, Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants, Restaurants: Cafes, Cafeterias & Lunchrooms, Coffee Shops, Eating Places, Cafes, Cafeterias & Lunchrooms, Coffee Houses & Cafes and Restaurants. After you do business with Menlo Cafe, please leave a review to help other people and improve hubbiz. Also, don’t forget to mention Hubbiz to Menlo Cafe.
Address: 502 Sherman St., Menlo, IA 50164
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Valle Drive In, Lambs Grove
In the 1950s, there were nearly 70 drive-ins in Iowa. Now there are only five. Valle is the oldest drive-in in Iowa, having opened for business in 1948. It’s also the most authentic. The teasers shown at the beginning of movies are original, and so is the snack shack and our popcorn maker. The neon Valle sign is also original.
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Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Building
Originally constructed in the 1880s for use by members of the Marshall Post of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Redfield GAR building went through several use changes before being donated to the Dallas County Conservation Board. It has since been restored and turned into a museum.
Grand Army of the Republic
1213 Thomas St.
Redfield, IA
From Hwy.6, go north into Redfield on 1st St.(P46). Turn right (east) on Thomas.
The G.A.R. building is in the first block of Thomas St., left (north) side
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