Howdy All! As Mrs. Shafer said, my first stop was in Sesser, Illinois where I toured the Historic Sesser Opera House. Although it was originally constructed in 1904, it was destroyed by a fire and reconstructed in 1914. It is the only building of its type remaining in Franklin County, Illinois. The Opera House was originally designed to show both movies and stage performances. It is still used today for school plays, local bands, and talent shows. In 1982, the Opera House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Attached to the historic building is the Sesser Opera House Cafe, where good food and conversation can be found everyday. Above the cafe and Opera House is a banquet facility that still has an old fashion bowling alley that actually works! If you happen to be in the Sesser on the 14th, 15th, 16th, or 17th of February, stop in and get a bite to eat, meet some of the locals, and check out Neil Simon's Barefoot in the 'Park. I know that I enjoyed my first stop on my rip roaring adventure. I can't wait to get to my next destination. So far I've traveled 71.90 miles round trip. 'Till next time, Pardner!
