Description
The Wagon Wheel Restaurant in Rockton, Illinois, is a charming rustic log cabin nestled under large trees, complete with a split-rail fence. Quality food is served by an all-women kitchen staff, famed for their “innate sense of taste and daintiness.” This delightful eatery, pictured on a postcard received November 13th, 1951, promises an enjoyable dining experience.
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Received Nov 13
Nov 13, 1951
THE WAGON WHEEL
ROCKTON, ILLINOIS
Located at the intersection of Routes 2 and 75
Serving quality food that we believe you particularly desire. Only women are employed in the kitchen of THE WAGON WHEEL because women, through their innate sense of taste and daintiness, excel in the fine arts of cookery. These enjoyable meals served in the quaint atmosphere of THE WAGON WHEEL will appeal to the most exacting appetite.
This is another nice place to eat.
Arthur, Eleanor, Margaret & I just had dinner here. We are at Rockford Air Force Base now. Art goes to Chicago.
Will start for home in the morning if it is a nice day.
Day Villard. Thursday—a nice visit with them. Come & see me when I get home. Grace
