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Jamestown, North Carolina: World's Largest Highboy

85 feet tall, built in 1998 by the same man who rebuilt High Point's giant chest of drawers. Makes us want to buy furniture.

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Continuing the tradition of the large chairs, a "highboy" chest 85' high and 40' wide has been built in front of the Furnitureland South MART, High Point.

Additionally a similar piece, a 38' Goddard Block Front Chest with two argyle socks hanging from a drawer is at the High Point Jaycees building. Material is Dryvit Outsulation (styrofoam).

[Tom Rose, 01/02/1999]

World's Largest Highboy

Furnitureland South

Address:
5635 Riverdale Dr., Jamestown, NC
Directions:
I-85 exit 118 onto Business 85. Drive west a little over two miles, then turn right onto Riverdale Drive. Furnitureland South is on right.
Hours:
Business hours, gated entrance. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
336-841-4328
Admission:
Free.
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Nearby Offbeat Places

Lydia's BridgeLydia's Bridge, Jamestown, NC - 2 mi.
Metal Atlas Holds Giant GlobeMetal Atlas Holds Giant Globe, High Point, NC - 4 mi.
World's Largest Chest of DrawersWorld's Largest Chest of Drawers, High Point, NC - 5 mi.
In the region:
Elsewhere Museum, Greensboro, NC - 10 mi.

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