BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35a4c13c-dddb-4ca7-962f-e3e084fcda68 DTSTAMP:20260814T001419Z SUMMARY:The Launching Pad (Online Bidding Only) DESCRIPTION:The historic Launching Pad Drive-In\, a beloved icon on Route 6 6 in Wilmington\, Illinois\, is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Americana through an online auction. An incredible array of items steeped in history and nostalgia are up for grabs\, including th e famous 28-foot "Gemini Giant" fiberglass statue that has welcomed travel ers for decades. The auction features an extensive collection of memorabil ia\, signage\, and equipment that tell the story of this legendary roadsid e attraction\, such as the eye-catching "Launching Pad" metal building sig ns\, vintage Coca-Cola decor\, and classic diner furnishings like retro ch rome stools and custom Route 66 themed tables. Restaurant equipment essent ials are also available\, including self-contained coolers\, ice machines\ , and kitchen appliances. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of Route 6 6 history and bring home a treasure from this iconic property that has cap tured the hearts of generations.\n\nPreview & Inspection\n\n\nDate and Ti me:\n\n\nMarch 19\, 3 PM - 6 PM\n\n\nContact for Questions: Bret Walters (507) 208-2477 (call/text) or Grafe Auction Customer Service (800) 328-59 20\n\n\nVisit https://www.grafeauction.com/event/the-launching-pad for mor e details about this event. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The historic Launching Pad Drive-In\, a bel oved icon on Route 66 in Wilmington\, Illinois\, is offering a once-in-a-l ifetime opportunity to own a piece of Americana through an online auction. An incredible array of items steeped in history and nostalgia are up for grabs\, including the famous 28-foot "Gemini Giant" fiberglass statue that has welcomed travelers for decades. The auction features an extensive col lection of memorabilia\, signage\, and equipment that tell the story of th is legendary roadside attraction\, such as the eye-catching "Launching Pad " metal building signs\, vintage Coca-Cola decor\, and classic diner furni shings like retro chrome stools and custom Route 66 themed tables. Restaur ant equipment essentials are also available\, including self-contained coo lers\, ice machines\, and kitchen appliances. Don't miss your chance to ow n a slice of Route 66 history and bring home a treasure from this iconic p roperty that has captured the hearts of generations.

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URL:https://www.grafeauction.com/event/the-launching-pad DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240320 LOCATION:810 E Baltimore St\, Wilmington\, IL 60481 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR