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Springfield, Illinois: Car Bumper Deer

"White-tailed Deer" was created in 1994 by John Kearney from old chrome car bumpers welded together.

Address:
425 S. College St., Springfield, IL
Directions:
In front of Capitol Complex Visitors Center (Illinois State Visitors Center), about 2 blocks from Abe Lincoln Totem Pole. College and Jackson Sts.
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Chrome deer.

Car Bumper Deer

Chrome deer statue is made from welded car bumpers. The "White-tailed Deer" was created in 1994 by John Kearney.

[Chase Z., 03/27/2011]

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