Flick Fact: America's second Steak ‘n Shake ... and what restaurant it is today in Bloomington?
Question: It's well known that America's original Steak 'n Shake that opened in 1934 at 1219 S. Main in Normal, is today a Monical's Pizza. But do you know where America's second Steak 'n Shake was located, and what it is today?
Answer: The second Steak 'n Shake in all of America was at 602 Hannah in Bloomington, along what was then a key part of U.S. Route 66. Today it's a Keller's Iron Skillet location, operating there now for 36 years.
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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 2:27 PM.