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Alabama
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Alabama.
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Alaska
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Alaska.
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Alaska.
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Alaska.
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Arizona
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Arizona.
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Arizona.
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Arizona.
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Burros Oatman,
Arizona. Watch your step.
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Arizona.
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Arizona.
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Grand Canyon ,
Tusayan, Arizona. World's largest natural ditch.
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Arizona.
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Granny's Closet Restaurant, Flagstaff, Arizona. Look
for the lumber jack.
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Arizona.
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Arizona.
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Arizona.
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Arizona.
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Arizona.
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Arizona.
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Painted
Desert , Petrified Forest National Park, Holbrook, Arizona. Crayons.
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Arizona.
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Painted
Desert Inn, Petrified Forest National Park, Kachina Point, Arizona. Restored, but
no room in the inn.
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Arizona.
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Arizona.
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Thing,
The , Between Benson and Willcox, Arizona. Tortured statues. Concept, planning, and
supervision by Thomas Binkley Prince.
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Arizona.
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| Twin Arrows, Twin Arrows, Arizona. No trespassing. |
Arizona.
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| Two Guns, Two Guns, Arizona. Gunslinger painted on a water tower. |
Arizona.
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Wigwam
Village Motel , Holbrook, Arizona. Have you slept in a wigwam lately? Concept, planning,
and supervision by Frank Redford.
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Arizona.
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Wupatki National Monument , Flagstaff,
Arizona. Fixer-uppers. |
Arizona.
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Arkansas
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Tiny
Town , Hot Springs, Arkansas. No kits. Concept and personal construction by Francis
John Moshinskie.
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Arkansas.
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California
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California.
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California.
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Amboy,
California. Historic Route 66 and Roy's Motel and Cafe. |
California.
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Aztec Hotel ,
Monrovia, California. The principles of Mayan art and architecture applied to modern American
buildings.
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California.
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Badwater
Basin , Death Valley, California. Lowest point in North America.
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California.
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Baseball
Reliquary , Monrovia, California. Rebels, rascals, and reprobates. Personal collection
of Terry Cannon.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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| Castello di Amorosa Winery,
Calistoga, California. Replica Medieval castle. |
California.
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Coca-Cola
Bottling Company, Los Angeles, California. Land locked ocean liner. |
California.
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 Cottage Restaurant,
La Jolla, California. Southern California Cuisine at affordable prices.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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Dinosaurs ,
Cabazon, California. One man makes a difference. Concept and personal construction by Claude
Bell.
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California.
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California.
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Dudley's
Bakery , Santa Ysabel, California. Tasty treats warm from the oven.
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California.
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Exotic World ,
Helendale, California. Burlesque Museum. Personal collection of Jennie Lee .
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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Hearst Castle ,
San Simeon, California. Patty's granddad builds a ranch house. Call ahead for a tour. Concept,
planning, and supervision by William Randolph Hearst
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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 Madonna
Inn , San Luis Obispo, California. No two rooms alike. Concept, planning, and supervision
by Alex Madonna.
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California.
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California.
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 Mom's
Pie House , Julian, California. Ask for the crumb top. Mom opens when she's good
and ready and closes when she's sold enough.
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California.
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Motel
Inn , San Luis Obispo, California. World's first motel (motor hotel).
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California.
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California.
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Museum of Jurassic Technology ,
Culver City, California. A chain of flowers into the mysteries of life. Concept, planning,
and supervision by David Wilson.
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California.
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Museum
of Death , Hollywood, California. Art work by serial killers. Personal collection
of Cathee Shultz and J.D. Healy.
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California.
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Nethercutt
Museum, Sylmar, California. Funcional fine art. Automobiles, mechanical musical instruments,
and antique furniture. Personal collection of Merle Norman Cosmetics magnate J.B. Nethercutt.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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 Philippe
restaurant, Los Angeles, California. The Original. Since 1908. Home of the french
dipped sandwich.
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California.
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California.
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Randy's Donuts ,
Inglewood, California. The original bigger than life donut.
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California.
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Salton
Sea , Mecca, California. Hey Mel, how is that levee holding up? Oops.
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California.
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Salvation
Mountain , Niland, California. Hello. Make yourself at home. Concept and personal
construction by Leonard Knight .
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California.
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California.
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Slab
City, Niland, California. Squatters paradise.
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California.
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Stan's Donuts,
Westwood, California. The world's best donuts since 1965.
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California.
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California.
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California.
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Tehachapi Loop ,
Tehachapi, California. Train tracks, not contraception.
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California.
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| Thermometer , Baker, California.
Baking in Baker. Concept, planning, and supervision by Will Herron. |
California.
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Tommy's Hamburger
Shack , original location at Beverly and Rampart, Los Angeles, California. If you
don't see the shack, take it back.
|
California.
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Union
Station, Los Angeles, California. The last great railroad station.
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California.
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California.
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Wigwam Motel ,
Rialto, California. Relax the Wigwam Way. Recently renovated. Concept, planning, and supervision
by Frank Redford.
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California.
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Colorado
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 Casa
Bonita , Mexican restaurant, Denver, Colorado. Indoor cliff divers. Concept, planning,
and supervision by Bill Waugh.
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Colorado.
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Colorado.
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Colorado.
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Nikola
Tesla Museum of Science and Industry, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Hair raising.
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Colorado.
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| Prostitution Museum ,
Cripple Creek, Colorado. World's oldest profession. |
Colorado.
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Colorado.
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Colorado.
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Connecticut
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Louis Lunch ,
New Haven, Connecticut. The original hamburger. Don't even ask for catsup. Established
1895.
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Connecticut.
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Ted's
Restaurant , Meriden, Connecticut. World Famous Steamed Cheeseburger. Since 1959.
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Connecticut.
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DC
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DC.
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Delaware
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Delaware.
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Florida
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Florida.
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Coral Castle ,
Homestead, Florida. Furniture suite carved from solid coral. Concept and personal construction
by Ed Leedskalnin.
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Florida.
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Cypress
Gardens , Winter Haven, Florida. Water ski shows, Southern belles, and living fountain
statue. Concept, planning, and supervision by Dick and Julie Pope.
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Florida.
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Florida.
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Florida
Splendid China , Kissimmee, Florida. Miniature great wall. Concept, planning, and
supervision by Sunny Yang.
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Florida.
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Florida.
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Florida.
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Florida.
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Florida.
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Florida.
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Weeki
Wachee , Weeki Wachee, Florida. Live mermaids. Where fantasy comes to life. Concept,
planning, and supervision by Newton Perry
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Florida.
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Florida.
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Xanadu ,
Kissimmee, Florida. Home of the future.
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Florida.
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Georgia
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Georgia.
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| Elberton
Granite Museum, Elberton, Georgia. Ask for Dutchy. |
Georgia.
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Lunchbox Museum ,
Columbus, Georgia. Take a trip back in time. Personal collection of Georgia.Allen Woodall.
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Georgia.
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Georgia.
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Varsity, The ,
restaurant, Atlanta, Georgia. What'll ya have?
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Georgia.
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Georgia.
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Hawaii
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Hawaii.
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Hawaii.
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Hawaii.
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Idaho
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Idaho.
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Idaho.
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Idaho.
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Illinois
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Illinois.
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Illinois.
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Illinois.
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Dixie
Truck Stop , McLean, Illinois. Route 66 Hall of Fame. Concept, planning, and supervision
by John Geske.
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Illinois.
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Illinois.
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Palmer
House , Chicago, Illinois. Historic Beaux Arts hotel.
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Illinois.
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Illinois.
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Illinois.
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Illinois.
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Indiana
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| Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum ,
Auburn, Indiana. It's a duesy. |
Indiana.
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| John
Dillinger Museum , Hammond, Indiana. |
Indiana.
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Recreation
Vehicle and Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame, Elkhart, Indiana. Dedicated to preserving
the history and honoring the pioneers and individuals who have made significant contributions
to the RV and Manufactured Housing industries. David Woodworth Historic RV Collection.
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Indiana.
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Iowa
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National
Farm Toy Museum , Dyersville, Iowa. Growing awareness of the farm toy hobby through
passionate and enthusiastic collectors.
|
Iowa.
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Iowa.
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Trucking Hall
of Fame , Iowa 80 Truck Stop, Walcott, Iowa. World's largest truck stop. Concept,
planning, and supervision by Bill Moon.
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Iowa.
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Iowa.
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Kansas
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Atomic
Cannon , Junction City, Kansas. After launching nuclear projectile, run like hell
as fast as you can in the other direction.
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Kansas.
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Ball
of Twine , Cawker City, Kansas. In its 50th. year and still growing. Concept and
personal construction by Frank Stoeber.
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Kansas.
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Kansas.
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Garden of Eden , Lucas, Kansas.
Read it, stop or go on, just as you please. Concept and personal construction by Samuel
Perry Dinsmoor.
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Kansas.
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Kansas.
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Kansas.
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Kansas.
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Kansas.
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Kansas.
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Kansas.
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Kansas.
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Kansas.
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Kansas.
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Van
Gogh Sunflower Painting , Goodland, Kansas. Sunflower Capital of the High Plains.
Concept, planning, and supervision by Cameron Cross.
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Kansas.
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Kentucky
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| Dinosaur World , Cave City, Kentucky.
Bring your gas grill. |
Kentucky.
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Kentucky.
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Wigwam Village
(#2) , Cave City, Kentucky. Sleep in a wigwam. Concept, planning, and supervision
by Frank Redford.
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Kentucky.
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Louisiana
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Bonnie and
Clyde Ambush Museum, Gibsland, Louisiana. The Museum occupies the exact historical
location of Ma Canfield's Cafe where Bonnie and Clyde dined for the last time.
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Louisiana.
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Louisiana.
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Louisiana.
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Louisiana.
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Louisiana.
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Maine
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Maine.
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Lindbergh
Crate Museum , Canaan, Maine. Return trip of the Spirit of St. Louis. Personal collection
of Larry Ross.
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Maine.
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Maine.
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Maine.
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Maine.
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Maine.
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Revolving
and Rotating Globe , DeLorme Headquarters, Yarmouth, Maine. Eartha. 41 feet one and
one-half inches. Concept, planning, and supervision by David DeLorme .
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Maine.
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Skowhegan
Indian , Skowhegan, Maine. On June 21, 1969 U.S. copyright registration #GP73844
was first registered. This copyright pertains to the Indian in both physical and image
form. So...if you are interested in using the image of the Indian, please contact the
Chamber in order that the policy and procedure established for usage may be followed
and recorded. Concept and personal construction by Bernard Langlais.
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Maine.
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Maryland
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Havre de Grace
Decoy Museum , Havre de Grace, Maryland. Preserving the historical and cultural legacy
of waterfowling and decoy making.
|
Maryland.
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Maryland.
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Maryland.
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Massachusetts
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American
Sanitary Plumbing Museum , Worcester, Massachusetts. What goes in must come out.
It's pronounced either "Wista" or "War Stir." Personal collection
of Charles Manoog.
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Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts.
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Museum
of Dirt , Boston, Massachusetts. One scoop at a time. Personal collection of Glenn
Johansen .
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Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts.
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Michigan
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Michigan.
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Michigan.
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Michigan.
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Mystery
Spot , St. Ignace, Michigan. You will without a doubt remember your visit to the
Mystery Spot.
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Michigan.
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Rosie's Diner,
Rockford, Michigan. The original queen of diners. As seen on TV.
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Michigan.
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Minnesota
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Minnesota.
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Minnesota.
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| Paul Bunyan
and Babe Statue , Bemijdi, Minnesota. Since 1937. |
Minnesota.
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Minnesota.
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Minnesota.
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Mississippi
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Mississippi.
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| Warren Fuller Breweriana Collection, D'Iberville, Mississippi. Personal
collection of Warren Fuller. |
MIssissippi.
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Missouri
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Missouri.
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Missouri.
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Missouri.
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Missouri.
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Jesse James Museum, Stanton Missouri. Ask about ears.
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Missouri.
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| KC Masterpiece Barbecue and Grill
Restaurant, Overland Park, Missouri. Ask for Rich. |
Missouri.
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Missouri.
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| Lambert's Cafe, Sikeston, Missouri.
The only home of the throwed rolls. |
Missouri.
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Missouri.
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Missouri.
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Missouri.
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Missouri.
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Missouri.
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Missouri.
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Montana
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Montana.
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Montana.
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Nebraska
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Carhenge , Alliance,
Nebraska. Stonehenge meets Detroit. Concept and personal construction by Jim Reinders.
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Nebraska.
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Hastings Museum,
Hastings, Nebraska. Discover how Hastings became the birthplace of Kool-Aid!
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Nebraska.
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Nevada
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Nevada.
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| Ethel M Chocolates Factory Tour ,
Henderson, Nevada. Make every day delicious. |
Nevada.
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Nevada.
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Hoover Dam ,
near Boulder City, Nevada. Art deco meets concrete.
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Nevada.
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Little A'Le'Inn ,
Extraterrestrial Highway, Rachel, Nevada. Is it a myth or a conspiracy? Do you have the
courage to find out?
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Nevada.
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Nevada.
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Nevada.
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Thunder
Mountain Monument, Imlay, Nevada. The Place Rolling Mountain Thunder built. Concept
and personal construction by Frank Van Zant.
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Nevada.
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Nevada.
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New Hampshire
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New Hampshire.
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Ruggles Mine, Grafton, New Hampshire. Do it yourself.
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New Hampshire.
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Carpenter Museum of Antique Outboard Motors, Gilmanton,
New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire. .
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New Jersey
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New Jersey.
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New Mexico
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New Mexico.
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New Mexico.
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New Mexico.
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Trinity
Test Site , Alamogordo, New Mexico. Ground zero for the first atomic bomb explosion.
Open two days a year to the public.
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New Mexico.
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New Mexico.
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New York
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Jello Museum ,
LeRoy, New York. There's always room for jello.
|
New York.
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New York.
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New York.
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North Carolina
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North Carolina.
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North Carolina.
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North Carolina.
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| Lexington Barbeque #1,
Lexington, North Carolina. |
North Carolina.
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North Carolina.
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North Carolina.
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North Dakota
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North Dakota.
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| Lawrence Welk Homestead ,
Strasburg North Dakota. Bring the past alive. |
North Dakota.
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| Makoti
Threshers Museum , Makoti, North Dakota. By appointment. |
North Dakota.
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Ohio
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Ohio.
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Ohio.
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American Sign Museum ,
Cincinnati, Ohio. A sign of our times. Concept, planning, and supervision by Tod Swormstedt.
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Ohio.
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Ohio.
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Ohio.
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Ohio.
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Ohio.
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Ohio.
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Ohio.
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Ohio.
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Ohio.
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Ohio.
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Ohio.
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| Tony Packo's Cafe, Toledo, Ohio.
Signed hot dog buns. |
Ohio.
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Ohio.
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Warther's
Carving Museum , Dover, Ohio. Ask about the pliers. Concept and personal construction
by Ernest Mooney Warther.
|
Ohio.
|
World's
Largest Wheel of Cheese, Berlin, Ohio. Melted.
|
Ohio.
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OklahomA
|
Blue
Whale , Catoosa, Oklahoma. Anniversary Gift. Concept and personal construction by
Hugh Davis.
|
Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma.
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Totem
Poles , Foyil, Oklahoma. Concept and personal construction by Ed Galloway.
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Oklahoma.
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Oregon
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Oregon.
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Glockenspiel,
Mount Angel, Oregon. 49 feet. Stay for a beer.
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Oregon.
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Oregon.
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Oregon.
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Pennsylvania
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Bassett's
Ice Cream, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. America's oldest ice cream company. Five generations
and over 140 years of one incredible flavor after another. Esatablished 1861.
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Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania.
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Mercer
Museum , Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Gadgets. Personal collections of Henry C. Mercer.
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Pennsylvania.
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Mütter
Museum , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. World's largest impacted bowel movement.
|
Pennsylvania.
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Pat's King
of Steaks , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Original Philadelphia Cheese Steak. Operated
by the original Olivieri family since 1930.
|
Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania.
|
Roadside
America Miniature Village , Shartlesville, Pennsylvania. Be prepared to see more
than you expect. You'll be amazed. Concept and personal construction by Laurence Gieringer.
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Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania.
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| Modern Diner,
Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
Rhode Island
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Rhode Island
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American Diner
Museum , Providence, Rhode Island. Celebrate and preserve the cultural and historical
significance of the American diner
|
Rhode Island.
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South Carolina
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Pedro's
South of the Border , Mexican Restaurant, Dillon, South Carolina. The sombrero tower.
Concept, planning, and supervision by Al Schafer.
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South Carolina.
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South Dakota
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Badlands
National Park , near Rapid City, South Dakota. Bad lands, bad lands. |
South Dakota.
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Corn Palace ,
Mitchell, South Dakota. Corn is what Mitchell is all about.
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South Dakota.
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Crazy Horse Memorial ,
Custer, South Dakota. Under construction. Concept and personal construction by Korczak
Ziolkowski.
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South Dakota.
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South Dakota.
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South Dakota.
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Mount
Rushmore National Monument, Keystone, South Dakota. Sadly, the original restaurant
with the large plate glass windows has been torn down. Concept and personal construction
by Gutzon Borglum.
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South Dakota.
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South Dakota.
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South Dakota.
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Wall
Drug , Wall, South Dakota. Free ice water. Concept, planning, and supervision by
Ted Hustead.
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South Dakota.
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Tennessee
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Tennessee.
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Huey's restaurant,
Memphis, Tennessee. Leave your toothpick in the ceiling.
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Tennessee.
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