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Statues of Mama and Teen Burger from the A&W Root Beer Burger Family stand at the corner of Racola Road and Highway 21 in a resident's yard in Cadet.
[Monique Lewis, 05/08/2024]Mama and Teen Burger:- Address:
- 18037 MO-21, Cadet, MO
- Directions:
- On the west side of MO-21, either two miles north of its merge with MO-47 in Old Mines, or three miles south of its un-merge with MO-47. Private property; visible from the road.
The Wigwam Motel had an empty parking lot and dumpster out front. It seems to have see busier days. The paint is peeling from the neon sign, but it's still iconic!
[EC, 05/08/2024]The motel is still open for business. You may have stopped by on a spring cleaning day, prepping for the summer onslaught in this tourist town.
Wigwam Motel:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 1431 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC
- Directions:
- West side of US Hwy 441/Tsali Blvd, 1.5 miles north of its intersection with US Hwy 19 in Cherokee.
- Hours:
- 828-497-3431 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Free
Next to the Milk Bottle Building is a Vietnam War Memorial; across the street is a now vacant Golden Dome building -- the fifth in the world, designed by Buckminister Fuller. The Milk Bottle is located on historic Route 66.
[SteveH, 05/08/2024]Milk Bottle Building:- Address:
- 2426 N. Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
- Directions:
- I-235 exit onto NW 36th St. Drive west about a mile, then turn south onto Classen Blvd. Drive south 12 blocks. The Milk Bottle is at the corner of Classen and NW 24th St., on the northbound side.
The sign is in pretty good shape compared to others in the area. The neon Yes and No for vacancies makes it even more unique. This strip is full of memorabilia from times gone by.
[EC, 05/07/2024]The sign was restored in 2022.
Tinkerbell Motel Sign:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 1306 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC
- Directions:
- Pink Motel. On the east side of Tsali Blvd/Hwy 441 about a mile north of downtown.
- Phone:
- 828-497-3530
- Admission:
- Free
The Gelman Stained Glass Museum has stained glass windows from several different churches that have been saved. It's been open for a couple years. I spent over two hours there.
[Daryl Allison, 05/07/2024]The museum opened in late 2021. Although the building resembles an old Roman Catholic church, it's a new custom structure. All of the windows are illuminated from behind, even after dark.
Stained Glass Museum:- Address:
- 411 Virgen de San Juan Blvd, San Juan, TX
- Directions:
- Gelman Stained Glass Museum. On the east side of N. Nebraska St./Virgen de San Juan Blvd, just north of its intersection with E. 1st St.
- Hours:
- W-F 4-7, Sa-Su 12-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 956-601-0838
- Admission:
- Adults $20.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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An unknown number of these 1960s statues still exist, and they often emerge in unexpected places. These two, minus their big hand-hoisted burgers, appear to be waving a friendly greeting.