Roadside Wonders

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....

The Ghostly Reminder of Thunderbeast Park Hwy 97 Chiloquin, Oregon submitted by “Butterfly” (Amanda) wendyvee says: No, the “Last Thunderbeast” isn’t the latest B-grade fantasy movie.  First, I’ll let Amanda fill you in below …. Then, hop over to the Smithsonian’s website for a 1958 family snapshot of another of the Thunderbeasts! bonus: Amanda’s mother submitted...

Giant Bucket Memorializes the “Bucket Brigade” Klamath Falls, Oregon submitted by “Kamikaze” and “Butterfly” (Steve & Amanda) Amanda says: This giant bucket is located in front of the City offices in Klamath Falls, Oregon and is part of an ongoing battle or “Bucket Brigade” that began with the drought in 2001.  (From an Oregon State article) … There was a drought in 2001 that...

Huge Fly! O’Brien, Oregon submitted by “Froggi” (Donna)   Froggi says: I stopped for lunch in O’Brien and discovered a little convenience/deli beside a gas station and next door to the Post Office. A vintage police car sat by the edge of the road and an old railroad car was in the middle of renovation. I ate lunch under the shade from the trees beside the RR car, perched on a picnic...