Roadside Wonders

Air Transport Command Restaurant ~closed~  update: demolished 143 North Dupont Highway New Castle, Delaware submitted by “wendyvee” They say that “She who hesitates is lost” …  and it certainly is true of my quest to dine at the Air Transport Command Restaurant in New Castle, Delaware. wendyvee says: The ATC was a World War II themed bar and eatery with views of an operating...

Fisherman Statue Besche Furniture 24451 Lewes-Georgetown Hwy. Georgetown, Delaware submitted by “Jo” wendyvee says: Jo never fails to find the coolest roadside treasures. This fine fisherman statue looks like he’s catching tonight’s dinner I couldn’t find any additional info about him on the web … if anyone knows the name of the furniture store; please comment below!  Many thanks...

Dawg Measures Up 34-Foot Stainless Steel Mary Holy Spirit Catholic Church New Castle, Delaware submitted by “Jo”, “Dawg”(Jean), and “wendyvee” jo says: I met up with Jean (Dawg) and we snagged the Stainless Steel Virgin Mary in Delaware, finally! After riding by her so many times. She is huge. The statue is made from strips of metal all welded together. Very impressive. wendyvee...

Gargantuan Medical Bag Apex Medical Center Newark, Delaware submitted by “wendyvee” wendyvee says: Still catching-up with my posts from Summer ’09 rides! This is the giant medical bag (including a huge stethoscope) that sits in the Apex Medical Center entrance area in Newark, Delaware. I have to admit, I had a hard time finding this puppy! It isn’t far from the main drag that runs through Newark,...