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Tim's museum is superb! He's got a truly awesome collection of everything related to 1960s pop culture: cereal boxes, lunch boxes, cartoon characters, board games. It brought back such fun and happy memories, and Tim was an outstanding host, so generous with his time and knowledge. This is a must for anyone who came of age in that decade.
[David Fram, 09/26/2018]Hollis Museum of Popular Culture:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- Sharon Blvd, Dora, AL
- Directions:
- In Dora, outside of Birmingham. Get directions when you make a reservation: hollis1963[at]aol.com
- Hours:
- By reservation only, at least 48 hrs in advance. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 205-648-6110
- Admission:
- Donations greatly appreciated.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
Tim Hollis has been collecting since 1981, and in 2008 had to build a 4,200-square-foot, two-story addition to his home to accommodate his remarkable pop culture horde. There are over [11,000+] items that range from toys to the crib in which he was placed when he was brought home from the hospital when he was born, complete with his teddy bear and his hospital bracelet.
The first floor is dedicated to toys, books, records, and youth whimsy. "I started buying things that I had when I was little and set out to preserve my own memories, and now I seem to be preserving everyone's memories," he said.
The second floor is directed more at Christmas and Halloween collectibles, roadside signs, early restaurant menus and items, maps, brochures, photos, and posters. He and his family's personal history, including their first color TV from 1969 and a 1970s avocado green refrigerator, is also on this level.
What makes this place so unique is that Tim has added photos of himself (at various ages) with many of the objects he has on display, making this a very personal, wide-ranging collection. This is not officially a "museum" and is open only by calling or emailing Tim in advance. He will personally walk you through and explain each item. His memory is as solid as his collection and his passion shows! I spent several hours totally enjoying the collection and Tim's stories.
[casaflamingo, 11/30/2014]Jim Bird has created a collection of hay bales and odd sculptures in a field off of the Demopolis Highway. All are welcome to stop in and check them out.
[Brad Sundgren, 03/02/2024]Jim Bird's Hay Bale Art and Tin Man:- Address:
- 16040 US-43, Forkland, AL
- Directions:
- The field of art stretches along about a half-mile on the west side of US-43/Demopolis Hwy, either 2.5 miles south of the intersection of Hwy 41/69 at Forkland, or nine miles north of the intersection of US Hwy 80 in Demopolis.
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Forkland, Alabama - Sculptures Made of Haystacks
On a rural stretch of Alabama highway 43, there is an open field with a collection of sculptures made of haystacks, such as a pink car atop four haystack wheels, an octopus, and several other less recognizable animals with big smiley faces. A tall wooden gate leading down a dirt road in the center of the field says "BIRD." It's a fascinating and mysterious site.
The hay sculptures are between Eutaw and Demopolis on Hwy. 43. One who has been to Demopolis lately says they're "kinda falling apart now," and he thinks the farm belongs to a Bird family.
[Julie Bell, 09/12/1999] A very interesting collection of metal. Breastplates are Ford and DeSoto hubcaps, very good assortment of automotive parts and household appliances. Sign says; My name is "Zirpa Anad Nitsurd". Created by Mike Goggens, 1999.
[Tony Lowros, 11/23/2000]Junk Creatures of Mike Goggans - Lirpa Anad Nitsud:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- DeSoto Pkwy, Fort Payne, AL
- Directions:
- From downtown Fort Payne (US Hwy 11) turn east at the stoplight onto Hwy 35/5th Ave. SE. Follow it up the mountain for 2.5 miles. At the blinker light, turn left (north) onto Hwy 89/DeSoto Pkwy. Drive 2.5 miles. You'll come to a blinker light with a Shell station on the right. You'll see the shiny robot on the left. Junkosaurus is behind it, hidden behind a tree.
- Hours:
- By appt. to be let into the gated yard. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 256-845-9162
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Rancher Jim Bird has worked at this peculiar, and often impermanent, art form for over 30 years.