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January 2013
World's Largest Thermometer Deemed Eyesore and For Sale
Baker, CA - In recent years, the giant thermometer off the I-15 in Baker has seen its neon slowly disappear and now the thermometer has been dark for the past few years. According to Southern California public radio station 89.3 KPCC, the 134-foot structure no longer lights up and the owner claims he can't afford the electricity bill which runs about $8,000 a month. Some community leaders now want the Thermometer taken down.
Now the recent news is that the thermometer is for sale with an asking price of $1.75 million. Included in the price is a gift shop and a four-acre parcel.
Sources: 89.3 KPCC, LA Times |
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December 2, 2012
Stewart's Root Beer in Mansfield Shuts Down
| Mansfield, OH - Just got word from Stewart's Root Beer owners that they have closed their Mansfield, OH drive-in business due to retirement and current economic times. Their Stewart's business had been in business for well over 50 years now with car hop service to boot. Best wishes to Chuck and Wanda Phelps and their root beer stand will be missed. |
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Big Tex Destroyed by Electrical Fire
| Dallas, TX - The roadside icon Big Tex was destroyed on October 19, 2012 when a fire broke out around his right boot area and engulfed his big ol' frame. As they say, "everything is big in Texas" and Big Tex is no slouch, standing 52 feet tall with a 75 gallon hat and 50 pound belt buckle. This metal cowboy was built in 1949 as a Santa Claus then moved to the fairgrounds as Big Tex in 1952. Word from the Mayor and Texas Fair officials is that Big Tex will be rebuilt in time for the 2013 fair. More information here at Roadside Peek's R.I.P. Big Tex. |
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Former Lady Luck Casino Redeveloped as Grand Hotel
Las Vegas, NV - Redevelopment work on the former Lady Luck Hotel and Casino is underway, with the new hotel to be called Downtown Grand. The new hotel will be an anchor for a revitalized area around Third Street with new bars and restaurants.
Downtown Grand is scheduled to open sometime in late 2013. |
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