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As of July 13, 2021, the Uniroyal Gal is laying on her back outside the Pink Elephant Antique Mall. She also appears to have lost her skirt and apron. I was told that a recent severe storm knocked her down, and that she is in the process of being repaired before being raised again.
[John, 07/24/2021]Uniroyal Gal: Pirate:- Address:
- 219 S. Dogtown Rd, Batchtown, IL
- Directions:
- Pirates of the Mississippi. From IL-100 in Hardin turn south at the bridge onto Parks St./Illinois River Rd. Drive 16 miles. Turn right (no stoplight) onto Schleeper Lane. Drive three miles. Turn left at the Pirates of the Mississippi sign onto Beechville Rd. Drive three-quarters of a mile. Turn right onto Dogtown Rd. Drive one mile.
- Hours:
- May not be standing until 2024. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
An update that's sure to please historic Route 66 road trippers: the Uniroyal Gal has changed into a new apron with a huge Route 66 shield logo on it. The fiberglass giantess still stands outside the Pink Elephant Antique Mall, right next to the Tastee Treat ice cream stand.
[Mike Gassmann, 11/14/2019]This rare fiberglass giantess is a recent addition for the Pink Elephant Antique Mall. The Uniroyal Gal started as a shapely hazard at a mini golf in Chincoteague, VA in the 1980s. She moved to Kingsville, MD at Huber's Farms in the 1990s, and was acquired and moved to Pink Elephant in 2015.
She awaits restoration, and might be spotted on her back next to the building.
[RoadsideAmerica.com Team, 06/28/2016]A dense and varied variety of crazy metal creatures and characters created by junk art sculptor Jack Barker (1933-2012); was exhibited on his lawn.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
- Hours:
- Jack died, sculptures dispersed, auctioned.
- Status:
- Gone
Love the giraffe -- that is new to us! Such a fun place to stop!
[Penny, 07/05/2021]Pink Elephant Mall: Outdoor Retro:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 908 Veterans Memorial Drive, Livingston, IL
- Directions:
- Pink Elephant Antiques Mall. I-55 exit 37. Turn west onto New Douglas Rd, then take the first left onto Henry St. Follow this south along the freeway, then make the eighth right onto Livingston Ave.
- Hours:
- Mall daily 9:30-5. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 618-637-2366
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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