Leslie Goddard: Roadside Attractions

Leslie Goddard: Roadside Attractions

Calendar icon for date 2727 June 27, 2025 | Clock icon 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Location pin icon 2001 West Algonquin Road, Algonquin, IL 60102

Ever slept in a wigwam or taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan? Since Americans took to the highways for long-distance travel in the 1920s, entrepreneurs have been dreaming up unusual structures to attract passing motorists. Thousands of quirky roadside attractions remain. Join pop culture historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. to explore these unique structures and what they tell us about the history of road travel.