Pontiac Illinois Route 66 Shirt – Historic & 100th Anniversary Editions – Destination No. 3 of 36

Pontiac, Illinois — Art, Roads & Route 66 Stories

Along America's Main Street, some towns preserved Route 66 history. Pontiac turned that history into art.

Pontiac, Illinois is Destination No. 3 of 36 in the Historic Route 66 Destination Collection™.

This richly detailed heritage design celebrates Pontiac's colorful connection to the Mother Road. The city's famous Route 66 mural, Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum, and the unforgettable traveling spirit associated with Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire come together in one of the most colorful designs in the collection.

The oversized wall mural intentionally extends beyond the traditional circular artwork — a visual tribute to the real murals that helped make Pontiac a destination for Route 66 travelers.

From colorful road art to unconventional traveling vehicles, Pontiac reminds us that Route 66 history isn't always locked behind glass.

Sometimes, it rolls into town covered in stories.

Shirt Details

• Gildan G640 Softstyle® short sleeve shirt
• Maroon color selected to complement the vintage Route 66 artwork
• Soft, comfortable everyday fit
• Detailed full-color front design
• Unisex sizing
• Designed and printed in the USA

Artwork Highlights

• Pontiac, Illinois destination artwork
• Historic U.S. Route 66 shield
• Oversized Route 66 wall mural inspiration
• Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum imagery
• Road Yacht-inspired traveling art vehicle
• Vintage road van filled with Route 66 character
• Bob Waldmire and Route 66 art inspiration
• Destination No. 3 of 36
• Optional 100 Years | 1926–2026 Centennial Edition

A Little Pontiac Route 66 History

Pontiac has become an important destination for travelers interested in discovering and preserving the stories of Route 66.

The city is home to the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum and is widely recognized for its colorful downtown murals.

Route 66 artist and traveler Bob Waldmire also holds a special place in Pontiac's Mother Road story. His highly detailed artwork, unconventional traveling vehicles, and lifelong connection to Route 66 helped document the people and places found along America's Main Street.

Pontiac isn't simply a stop along Route 66.

It's a place where the road's stories became art.

About the Historic Route 66 Destination Collection™

The Historic Route 66 Destination Collection™ is a special 36-shirt destination series honoring legendary communities along America's Main Street.

Beginning in Chicago, Illinois, and traveling west toward Santa Monica, California, each original design celebrates a historic Route 66 destination and its numbered place within the collection.

Pontiac, Illinois is Destination No. 3 of 36 — Art, Roads & Route 66 Stories.

For 2026, each destination is also available as a special Route 66 Centennial Edition, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 — 1926–2026.

Choose the Historic Edition for a timeless Route 66 design or the Centennial Edition to mark this once-in-a-century milestone.

Perfect For

• Route 66 travelers and road trip enthusiasts
• Pontiac residents and visitors
• Illinois history enthusiasts
• Route 66 art and mural fans
• Bob Waldmire and Mother Road history enthusiasts
• Vintage vehicle fans
• Americana collectors
• Route 66 memorabilia collectors
• Travelers discovering the history of America's Main Street

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold, inside out
• Wash with similar colors
• Tumble dry low
• Do not iron directly over the artwork
• Do not dry clean

Sizing

Unisex sizing. For the best fit, compare your favorite shirt with the available size chart before ordering.

Fulfillment

• Made to order by Oak & Iron Gifts™
• Ships within 48 hours in most cases
• Carrier transit times are outside of our control

Historic Route 66 Destination Collection™

Pontiac, Illinois — Destination No. 3 of 36

Historic Edition or 100 Years of Route 66 | 1926–2026 Centennial Edition

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