Illinois Brick Road IL
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Description: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this beautiful 1.4 mile long piece of restored hand-laid brick road is a segment of 66 done in 1931 and placed over a concrete roadbed The Illinois Brick Road refers to a historic brick-paved road that was once part of the state highway system in Illinois, United States. These brick roads were constructed during the early 20th century as a means to improve transportation and create durable and reliable road surfaces. The Illinois Brick Road system was developed in the 1920s and 1930s, with many miles of brick-paved roads laid throughout the state. These roads were made using clay bricks and were considered to be a significant advancement in road construction at the time. The bricks were laid in a herringbone or basketweave pattern, providing strength and stability to the road surface.