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Asheville, North Carolina: Large Iron

Statues of large appliances have prepared us for an invasion by crisply dressed giants. Positioned across from the Flat Iron Building, the flat iron was created by artist Reed Todd in 1997.

Address:
Battery Park Ave., Asheville, NC
Directions:
Battery Park Avenue and Wall Street.
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Large Iron

Get there early before a homeless person sets up camp and props up against the iron. I just barely made it before a dude took over the spot and threw his bucket down to collect money.

[BC, 10/25/2022]

Big iron.

Large Iron

The iron is in a great non-vehicle area with some cute shops and restaurants.

[J Proud, 05/29/2015]

Large Iron

Large Iron

The large iron is in a nice touristy area with lots of cute places to eat!

[Vance, 03/29/2015]

Giant iron.

Large Iron

Walking along the street to the Tupelo Honey Cafe (yum!), we turned a corner and ran into the giant iron.

[Sarah & Tom, 08/10/2011]

Big Iron.

Large Iron

The large iron seems to be ground zero for street performers.

[Bing Futch, 08/14/2010]

Nearby Offbeat Places

O. Henry Office MemorialO. Henry Office Memorial, Asheville, NC - < 1 mi.
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London Double Decker BusLondon Double Decker Bus, Asheville, NC - < 1 mi.
In the region:
Big Mary the Elephant, Erwin, TN - 39 mi.

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