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In my travels on the back roads doing genealogy research, I’ve seen hundreds of remnants of times gone by. These iconic symbols of "Americana" inspired me to create this blog. By documenting them, I'll remember and maybe you'll find something interesting to hunt down next time you are in one of these areas!
You can use the search feature in the blog to look for specific cities or states. Enjoy!
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Giant Praying Hands, Webb City Missouri
These hands are 32 feet high and rest atop a 40 foot man-made hill. They were placed here in the 1970's. You will see them from MacArthur...
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Aug 15, 2021
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Giant Bowling Pin, Buckhorn Missouri
Another quirky Route 66 roadside attraction is this giant bowling pin advertisement for the Buckhorn Bowling Alley. It is located on...
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Aug 15, 2021
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Giant Frog Boulder, Waynseville Missouri
Sticking out of the side of a hill is a big boulder that has been painted like a giant frog. Just a fun sight to see on your drive along...
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Aug 13, 2021
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Giant Dripping Neon Faucet, St James Missouri
Originally in St Louis, in 1948, the giant faucet advertised Friede Plumbing Company. Their son moved the sign to St James in the mid...
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Jul 17, 2021
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Harley Davidson Man Giant, Livingston Illinois
Ringing the giant total up on our Route 66 trip to seven is another "Muffler Man". Wish I knew what this Harley man's history was, but...
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Jul 7, 2021
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Giant Surfer Dude, Livingston Illinois
Another unique giant at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall. At 27 feet tall, he stands outside of the Antique Mall which is in the gymnasium...
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Jul 7, 2021
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Uniroyal Gal Waitress Giant and Ice Cream Cone Building, Livingston Illinois
The Pink Elephant Antique Mall has several advertising giants on display. These two are advertising their Twistee Treat Diner which...
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Jul 7, 2021
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Giant Rocking Chair, Staunton Illinois
Love these "giant" advertising gimmicks. Here's another one at Route 66 Storage and Markets on Route 66 in Staunton, IL
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Jul 7, 2021
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Giant "Muffler Man", Springfield Illinois
The second giant we saw in Springfield and the fourth of our trip is the Lauterbach Giant. He once held a tire but for several years now...
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Jul 6, 2021
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30 Foot Axe Wielding Abraham Lincoln, Springfield Illinois
Right past the main gate of the Illinois State Fairgrounds is a 30 foot, clean-shaven, young and skinny Abraham Lincoln statue. I had to...
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Jun 20, 2021
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Giant Hot Dog Man, Atlanta Illinois
The second "Giant" we saw on our trip. He was originally located outside of Bunyon's Hot Dog Stand in Cicero IL and is a brother to the...
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May 5, 2021
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The Gemini Giant, Wilmington Illinois
This was the first "Giant" we saw on our Route 66 trip. It is one of the few survivors of advertising sculptures that were made in the...
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May 4, 2021
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Giant Pizza Man, Lebanon Tennessee
This Pizza Man stands outside of David's Pizza & Restaurant on N Cumberland Street in Lebanon, TN. My daughter thinks he is creepy...
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Jun 17, 2020
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