Onaway, Michigan: Metal Heads: Washington, Lincoln, Ford
All that's needed is a giant torso, arms, and legs, and Michigan will be commanded by the George Washington Giant Robot. A giant red head of Lincoln was added in 2009 and a plate steel Gerald Ford head in 2012.
- Address:
- 11739 Hwy 33-68, Onaway, MI
- Directions:
- On Hwy 33/68, around a mile west of town.
- Phone:
- 989-733-2011
- Admission:
- Free.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Metal Heads: Washington, Lincoln and Ford The newest metal head -- Gerald Ford!
[Stacey G., 08/17/2012]
Stainless Steel Statues In addition to the George Washington statue and the missing eagle bust, there's now a Marine Corps bust and Atlas Holding the World. The marine is on the other side of the road from George Washington, and Atlas is in town. Well worth the detour off the main roads!
[Casey Blair, 09/30/2007]George Washington Metal Head
This sculpture was made by Tom Moran of Moran Iron Works. Tom has also created several different sculptures that are spread throughout northern Michigan. My husband does subcontract work for Tom and recently helped with his latest project.
[Shannon, 07/24/2007]
George Washington Metal Head The George Washington Head is the work of artist Edward Moran. The incredible detail includes using steel cable to tie back George's hair.
[Holly Helterhoff, 04/19/2006]Moran Iron Works also built the giant rifle and Big Gus the chainsaw at Da Yoopers Tourist Trap in Ishpeming.
Metal sculptures - George Washington On Highway 68 just West of Onaway, Michigan a giant bust of George Washington rests in a field watching traffic go by. He appears to be made of stainless steel. I don't know the name of the artist, but the bust was fabricated in the nearby Moran Iron Works. An even more impressive sculpture of an eagle's head can be seen in the center of Onaway itself. This one features overlaid feathers that appear to be stainless steel and brass.
[Paul Moore, 08/18/2002]
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Artist Tom Moran unveiled his Gerald R. Ford in 2012, a welded, plate steel depiction of the late President and Michigan native he created at his business, Moran Iron Works.