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Lisbons Signpost |
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Signpost shows distance and direction to other Lisbons in the US as well as Portugal. Inspired by the signpost in M.A.S.H. |
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Looking west on Main |
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Bicyclists turn the corner from Washington to Main in downtown Lisbon. |
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Ropeline |
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Plenty of parking in downtown Lisbon. |
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Volunteer in the spirit. |
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We LOVE our volunteers. Without them there would be no celebration. |
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Presidential voting. |
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Obama won 3 to 1. We all know Iowa leads the way. |
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Optimists |
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Lisbon-Mt. Vernon Optimists |
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Lisbon Lions |
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Brats and real sauerkraut. |
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Lisbon Lions |
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Community support at it's finest. |
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Air Force contingent |
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The Army and Navy were here, too. Thanks, all, for your dedication and service. God Bless! |
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Our favorite potty. |
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Grandson, Peter, shows off his balloon mobile. |
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Favorite potty - closeup. |
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Thanks to the Kamps, Hudsons and Hosfords for sponsoring this colorful potty. |
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Frank and Ron |
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Wow! Can they ever entertain! Thanks, guys! |
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Right about heeeere! |
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Many rider put a pin in their hometown. The map will be displayed in the Lisbon History Center. |
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The C.U.B.S. arrive! |
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This special team provided fun for our participants and profits for Camp Courageous. Many thanks to the C.U.B.S. for selecting Lisbon for KYBO roulette. |
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A river of bicyclists |
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Those of you who skipped Lisbon made a BIG mistake. |
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View to north. |
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Beer tent, Lisbons Signpost, History Center and Tractors. What else do you need? |
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Washington and Main |
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Where the fun began!! |
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Holy bananas, Batman! |
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One of the more creative costumes we saw in Lisbon. |
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Perch. |
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Best picture platform in Lisbon. |
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Rib-Ticking Vegetarian |
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All proceeds benefitted the History Center. |
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Veggie food anyone? |
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Locally made veggie brats and chili. Yum! |
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Twin trike. |
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Who actually steers this thing? |
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Sign board. |
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Your comments were greatly appreciated! |
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Kraut Gone Wild. |
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The U. S. Post Office issued a special cancellation stamp for our RAGBRAI day in Lisbon. |
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Music on Lincoln Square. |
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Lisbon's new Lincoln Square, on the Lincoln Highway, is a great venue for entertainment. |
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Lincoln Square entertainment |
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What great music! Thanks! |
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Back seat driver. |
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Even pooches ride RAGBRAI. |
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Fruit anyone? |
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The Community Center provided much needed fruit for the bicyclists. |
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Life Savers. |
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The only group that didn't want any customers! Many thanks for providing excellent medical service. |
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Bill's |
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Unbelievable food. |
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Wheels aplenty. |
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So I get a little artsy once in a while! |
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T-Shirts. |
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Our T-shirts were a big hit. We still have some left. |
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Big wheels. |
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OMG how does he ever ride that thing? |
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Leaving lisbon. |
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Come again! |
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Welcome to Lisbon |
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Heading toward Lisbon from south on Sutliff Road (X20) where it becomes South Washington. |
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Lisbon City Limits |
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Lisbon City line, entering from south on X20. |
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Long Hill |
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This is probably the longest hill in Lisbon. Look back and enjoy the view! |
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It's all downhill from here. |
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South Washington decends from here to the center. The farm on the left is beautiful. |
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One of our many beautiful places. |
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Lisbon has many beautiful and historical buildings and places. Stop back to see more. |
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Entering the residential district. |
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Approaching Highway 30 |
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This is a very busy highway, please use caution. |
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Looking west on Hwy 30 |
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Wholesale Auto on right then the Lisbon Community Schools. Mt. Vernon is about 2 miles away. |
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Looking East on Hwy 30 |
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Caseys on the left then Junction Auto. Whitey's on the right with the Dollar General Story beyond. This way to mechanicsville. |
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Tree lined streets |
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The downtown area features tree-lined streets and numerous period houses with beautiful grounds. |
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Entering the Lisbon Business District |
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Hills Bank is on the left and the Community Center is on the right. |
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East Main Street north side |
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Lisbon Histroy Center is on the corner and is home of the Lisbon Lincoln Highway Visitor's Center. |
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East Main Street north side |
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Main Street in Lisbon is part of the old Lincoln Highway. |
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East Main Street south side. |
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Lisbon Library is on the corner. |
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North Washington Street |
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Cross over Main, City Hall and the Fire Station are on the left. |
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City Hall and Fire Department |
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West Main Street, Lisbon |
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Looking west on the old Lincoln Highway. |
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West Main Street south side |
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Hill's Bank on the corner, Three-Finger Saloon, Gwen's Restaurant and the Post Office. |
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West Main Street north side |
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Lloyds Manufacturing |
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US Post Office, Lisbon 52253 |
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Lincoln Square |
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A new addition to the downtown area, complete with band shell and benches. |
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Leaving downtown going west |
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Residential area along the old Lincoln Highway |
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Last stop in Lisbon |
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Rest stop with water fountain. |
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Farm on north side of West Main |
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Farm on south side of West Main |
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Thank you for visiting |
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We hope you enjoyed your time in Lisbon. Come again!! |
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Lisbon History and Cultural Center |
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Also home of the Lisbon Lincoln Highway Visitor's Center |
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