South of
the Border Photos and info courtesy Steve/Back on Tack
This big guy is supposed to be the largest neon sign east of the Mississippi.
A service road runs between his legs to the parking spaces for the souvenir
shops on his left. One is open 24/7. Just in case you have the urge to
stock on sombreros in the wee hours of the morning. There is also a restaurant
by his foot where for a few bucks you can buy a paper hat, write your
name on it and they will staple it to the ceiling. South
of the Border, Dillon SC.
Carhenge
Alliance, Nebraska Photo courtesy Kelly Coalier
Yes, it's the famous Carhenge! This Nebraskan roadside delight
still stands, making its Stonehenge counterpart pale in comparison.
Here is an old gas station in Powell Tennessee (north of Knoxville) that was built to look like an Airplane. It sits on U.S. 25W and was built in 1930 by the Nickle brothers and was in operation until the 70's. There is a local effort to save and restore it. The brothers advertised the station on the reverse side of business cards that Harland Sanders used to promote his restaurant and motel in Corbin, KY. Harland Sanders is better known as Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame. Many thanks to Doug Harvey for information. 03-06
Airplane Gas Station
Powell, TN Photo courtesy Doug Harvey
The Nickle Brothers
Powell, TN Photo courtesy Doug Harvey
Airplane Gas another view
Powell, TN Photo courtesy Doug Harvey
Airplane Gas rear view
Powell, TN Photo courtesy Doug Harvey
Bank of America Stadium
Charlotte, NC Photo courtesy Richard Weiss
Uptown Charlotte, NC is home to the Bank of America stadium and the home field for the Carolina Panthers. The Bank of America stadium opened in 1996. 11-07
Carhenge
Bank of America Stadium
