Roadside Wonders

Giant Watering Can Route 250 Staunton, Virginia submitted by “Ironheadbike” (Carla) wendyvee says: Carla was one of my very first contributors — way back in 2006 when I first started my old website.  She’s back again! This time, she brings us this way-way-BIG Watering Can in Staunton, Virginia. I’ve been to Staunton on a number of occasions and never once ran across this! Apparently the...

The Coal House Route 60 White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia submitted by “Slicks” (John) wendyvee says: John visited “The Cole House” in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia during the summer of 2009. This is one of several examples of buildings in West Virginia made entirely (or predominantly) of coal! Built in 1959, The Coal House has housed several business and attractions over the...

The Egyptian Events Center Restored Ford Building 1300 Main Street Klamath Falls, Oregon submitted by “Butterfly” (Amanda) Amanda says: This is one cool building…at least the front of it anyway!  The parts that we got pictures of appears to be the only fully standing remains. It’s located on Main Street in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  It was originally the Balsinger Ford showroom that was built in 1929....

Dairy Delite Sign West Patrick Street Frederick, Maryland submitted by “wendyvee” wendyvee says: I saw this great neon gem while visiting the Barbara Fritchie Restaurant next door. Because it is awkwardly stuck in the asphalt of a strip mall, I’m guessing that the original Dairy Delite pre-dated the current development. It appears that the “Gyro King” may have appropriated the sign at...