Atlanta, Illinois considers home for Hot Dog Muffler Man

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Atlanta, Illinois considers home for Hot Dog Muffler Man

The mayor and town council of the town of Atlanta, IL, are debating the virtues of acquiring Cicero's Hot Dog Muffler Man as the centerpiece of a Route 66 park. As reported earlier by Roadsideamerica.com, the Bunyon's hot dog establishment was sold in January, leaving the fate of the unique Bunyan holding a wiener uncertain. A plan for a Rt. 66 museum in Joliet to acquire the statue failed.

Atlanta's mayor, Bill Martin, believes the statue will help promote the town's connection to the legacy of Route 66 and increase tourism. We completely agree, and a few signs on the outskirts of town touting the "New Home of the Hot Dog Muffler Man" certainly won't hurt.

But the mayor may have a battle on his hands with more fossilized factions of town leaders, who fret about aesthetics, or don't get the appeal of a giant fiberglass man. [03/30/2003]

Muffler Man Holding Hot Dog

Address:: Arch St., Atlanta, IL
Directions:: I-55 exit 140. Drive west on Hwy 25 into town, and continue straight on South St. Turn right onto Arch St. The Bunyon Giant will be on the left.

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