A historic former gas station and Route 66 landmark in Normal could become a city-owned tourist attraction. The City Council is scheduled to vote tonight on the purchase of the onetime Sprague's service station. The 85-year-old building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a town landmark.
City Manager Mark Peterson says the town has been negotiating the purchase for the past year. The council will consider spending $229,000 to buy the property and $200,000 for building improvements.
The current owner purchased the property in 2006 in hopes of converting it into a bed and breakfast along with a gift shop and restaurant.
