Roadside Wonders

Giant Paint Can Building & Design of Virginia 130 East Main Street Wytheville, Virginia submitted by “wendyvee” Mike says: This is the giant paint can located on the Building & Design store in downtown Wytheville, Virginia. Everyone seems to know about the large pencil located just a couple blocks away… but for some reason the paint can goes unnoticed.  wendyvee says: It’s...

Nassau’s 1928 Water Tower Elizabeth Avenue Nassau, New Providence The Bahamas submitted by “Road Runner” (Bill) Bill says: The Water Tower was erected in 1928 to maintain water pressure on the island. It is 126 feet (38.5 meters) tall and provides a marvelous panoramic view of  Nassau.  This historic Water Tower was built with funds provided by the United States Government to reward the Bahamas...

Muffler Man Williamson Road Service Center 3110 Williamson Road Roanoke, Virginia submitted by: MikeP wendyvee says: Mike snagged another great “wonder”. This time it’s a personal roadside favorite of mine … a Muffler Man!  He stands proudly at the Williamson Road Service Center in Roanoke, Virginia and he’s a well-maintained beaut! Click here to see all of the Muffler Men...

Pennsylvania Worker Statue 651 Boas Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” wendyvee says: This is Pennsylvania Worker, sculpted by William F. Duffy. The statue was recently moved from outside the residence of the Governor of Pennsylvania to its current location at the Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Building in downtown Harrisburg … and not without some controversy. The...