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Munster, Indiana: Big Rusty Indian, Farmer, Steelworker

Built for the Bicentennial in 1976 by Fred Holly and Bill Ores. "Yesterday and Today for Tomorrow" tracks progress from left to right -- Indian, Farmer, Steelworker -- in 18-foot-tall rusty junk metal.

Address:
Columbia Ave., Munster, IN
Directions:
I-80 exit 1. Drive south on US Hwy 41/Calumet Ave. for 1.5 miles. Turn left at the stoplight onto Ridge Rd. Drive a half-mile. Turn left at the stoplight onto Columbia Ave. You'll see the statues on the left, on the northwest corner of Columbia and Ridge. Drive a little further on Columbia and park across the street in the church lot.
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Metal sculpture.

Big Rusty Indian, Farmer, Steelworker

Nicely done art pieces at this corner lot park. Street side parking available down Kooy Drive, then an easy walk to the display.

[Luv2RV, 09/15/2023]

Metal sculpture.

Big, Rusty Indian, Farmer, Steelworker

Metal sculptures of an Indian, a farmer, and a steelworker.

[Captainkuzey, 10/12/2014]

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