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Phone Booth on a Roof (Classic)

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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A Phone Booth Above: History and Quirkiness on Route 66

This chapter explores a unique roadside attraction in Lincoln, Illinois—a phone booth that once served as a lookout for enemy planes during the Cold War. It later became essential for monitoring tornadoes, illustrating its historical significance and whimsical charm along Route 66.

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