Day 1: June 19, 2026 A Touch of LH Comment via blog

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Getting to my first night's destination would be largely via expressways. I slipped a few miles off one of them for breakfast at the Nutcracker Family Restaurant. The first two pictures were taken from my seat at the counter. I got up to take the third one to get a better view of the Chicago Coin Band Box next to just a few of the things that give the place its name. I also took a picture of my meal from that seat.

At Greensburg, PA, I left the expressways for US-30/Lincoln Highway. The only stop I made was at the big pull-off where the Ship Hotel once stood. A sign and the view are all that's there now.

This is my home for the night. Lincoln Motor Court got new owners back in March and it's looking good. I'm in Cabin #10.

I took a drive into Bedford to check out a couple of landmarks. The Coffee Pot is in need of some paint.

Dunkle Gulf is in need of a purpose. The station closed in 2023 when owner Jack Dunkle died, and has been stripped of its pumps. Even the concrete island where they once stood is gone.

Then it was back toward the Motor Court and dinner at Jean Bonnet Tavern. People who think that beer looks rather light for me (It's Sip O Summer from Forbes Trail Brewing just up the road.) might be reassured by the Oskar Blue Porter I had for dessert.

I closed out the day fireside with LMC owners Avery and Kyle. Avery's g-g-grandfather was one of the motel's original builders and owners. Looks like the place is in good hands.

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