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The Luna Cafe

January 12th, 2012

In front of the Luna Café, on old route 66 near Mitchell, Illinois, you’ll find a beautifully restored neon sign.  The bright lights include a drinking glass with a red cherry that lights up.  In the 1920s and 30s, this sign had extra meaning.  It was a beacon for infamous characters and that lit cherry meant they were offering more that fine dining inside…..

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