♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] A unique and original stretch of the Lincoln Highway is at the center of our next stop, a stop filled with history.

[Deb Sprecker] We're in downtown Woodbine.

We're part of the Brick Street National Register Historic District.

In 1921, Woodbine's bricks were laid.

When people say Woodbine they think the Lincoln Highway and they think the longest stretch of the original bricked highway in Iowa.

I do think that being on the Lincoln Highway all those years ago has really sustained our community.

[Kohlsdorf] The community fell in love with those brick streets, which have become the centerpiece to the historic pride that Woodbine showcases today.

But, after almost a century of wear and tear, the community realized they needed some restoration.

[Bob Sullivan] The road was in bad shape because it was designed for horses, not 80,000 pound semis.

[Kohlsdorf] So, in the early 2000s, volunteers removed, washed and replaced the historic bricks.

[Bob Sullivan] There's eight inches of concrete, two inches of sand and four inches of the brick pavement.

So, it's built to handle the big trucks.

[Kohlsdorf] One thing travelers will notice is the distinctive sound it meets when the rubber meets the road.

[Bob Sullivan] Oh yeah, it's -- ♪♪ [Kohlsdorf] Woodbine's brick streets are the gateway to a town filled with other historic and cultural attractions.

[Deb Sprecker] We understand now the importance of maintaining our historic fabric.

And so, Woodbine has a really strong collection or inventory of historic turn of the century buildings and over the last 15 years we have done a lot of work to maintain and rehabilitate those buildings.

So now they are full of businesses.

[Kohlsdorf] Woodbine's Brick Street Historic District offers a unique glimpse into early 20th century small town America, making it a must stop for history lovers and casual road trippers alike.

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