Parking Spots: House of Cars
Sunday, November 1st, 2009The National Building Museum could use a jazzier name (Architecturama?) and their new exhibit, “House of Cars: Innovation and the Parking Garage” (October 17-July 11), takes on a generally less-than-scintillating subject. But the curators may have a point: this overlooked and much maligned practical urban necessity deserves a spot on the exhibition roster. For, as the press release states, “In a world without parking garages, parking lots would sprawl across our cities.” And that would be yucky.
Mermaid To Order
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009Greenville, Michigan’s Little Mermaid statue has caused nary a ripple since it was gifted to the city in 1994.
We Might Be (Cardiff) Giants
Thursday, April 30th, 2009Fans of phony biblical giants and sideshow hooey will be pleased to know that an exhaustively researched book about the Cardiff Giant has now been published.
Roadside News: Jan. 28, 2009
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009Frozen Putts | Grain Silo B&B | Off-Season at the Pyramid | Fantasize at the Rock Sign
Roadside News: Jan. 2, 2009
Friday, January 2nd, 2009Vegas Goodbye to 2008 | Last Wave for Santa Cruz Surfing Museum? | Rock Parks: Loser Concept? | Be Prepared for Scout Giant | Waiting in Vane
Roadside News: Dec 29, 2008
Monday, December 29th, 2008Garbage Museum | Crow Infestation Tourism | Giant Fist of Joe Louis | 76 Ball | Swedish Goat Burns
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