The Rainbow Inn on Palmyra avenue in Dixon operates on the business policy of "the most of the best for the least." Betty and Carl Petersen are owners of this popular dining place and they employ 24 people to provide accomodations for a capacity of 225 guests. The Rainbow Inn was opened in May, 1932. In addition to regular meals for transient guests, the inn also specializes in serving banquets and parties. Organ music provides pleasant background for diners and on Saturdays and special occassions, the inn offers dancing. Rainbow Inn is a member os the IL State Restaurant Assoc., the IL State Retail Liquor Dealers Assoc and Assoc. Tavern Owners of America.
Dixon Evening Telegraph Centennial Edition May 1, 1951

Transient House was one of five Dixon Hotels in the 1890's.

It was located at 564 Depot avenue, near the Chicago & North Western railroad station.

It was erected in the early '90's to serve the needs of travelers on the two railroads passing through the city.

The Three Bottle Inn was built in 1839, the second oldest home in Lee Center, and is the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Conibear. The inn was originally built across the road from its present site, but has been at the present location for many years. It has all the original woodwork, floors and doors. The first floor isdivided into two large rooms, separated by a wide entrance hall. The second floor was one large rom with two small dressing rooms. Dances were held there and if there were overnight lady guests they slept there. The old barn was large enough that a team of oxen and a wagon could be driven right inside. Men staying overnight slept in the loft of the barn. It was not a regular stage stop, but the stage did stop there upon occassion. It has been the Conibear family home since 1890. (From the Dixon Evening Telegraph Feb. 28, 1976)

WASHINGTON HOUSE -(No photo available) Corner of Main & Ottawa streets. Good stabling in connection. H. Remmers, proprietor. (The Dixon Sun - December 24, 1873)