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Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin: Giant Metal Catfish

A big metal catfish is perched atop a pole over "Catfish Alley," an outdoor venue for drinks and music.

Address:
90 S. Main St., Fort Atkinson, WI
Directions:
Atop a pole in a vacant lot squeezed between two downtown buildings. On the west side of US Hwy 12/S. Main St. just south of the bridge across the river.
Admission:
Free
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Giant Metal Catfish on a Pole

A giant metal sculpture of a catfish is tucked between two old building on Main Street.

[Kellie Sandefur, 10/05/2014]

The town calls this "the largest articulated fish sculpture in the world." It's been here since at least 2007, and is perched on a pole over "Catfish Alley," an outdoor venue for drinks and music.


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