ROADSIDE ODDITIES
I have a fascination with bizarre and unusual architecture, signage, and statues. Over the years I have snapped photos of numerous eccentric attractions, presented here for your amusement. Is it art or is it kitsch? It's all in the eye of the beholder. For a larger view, click on any image.
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TRADER NICK'S 1991 Pismo Beach, CA
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GIANT WOMAN STATUE 1993 San Anselmo, CA
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GIANT WOMAN STATUE back
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TRADER MORT'S 1998 San Diego, CA
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TATTOO MUSEUM 2005 Wellington, NZ
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NATIONAL TATTOO MUSEUM left
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JOOR MUFFLER MAN 1992 Escondido, CA
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MCLINTOCK'S STATUE 1991 Pismo Beach, CA
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SPYGLASS INN STATUE 1991 Pismo Beach, CA
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CAMP SKAGWAY 2003 Skagway, Alaska
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OCTOPUS CAR WASH 1994 Madison, WI
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HECKEL'S GIANT COW STATUE 2001 Eau Claire, WI
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ROYAL HAWAIIAN TIKI 2008 Honolulu
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BARREL HOUSE LIQUOR 2008 Washington, DC
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PIG STAND 2009 San Antonio, TX
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KARORI GRAVEYARD 2005 Wellington, New Zealand
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KARORI ANGEL STATUE 2005 Wellington, NZ
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KARORI CEMETARY 2005 Wellington, New Zealand