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Daphne, Saskatchewan, Canada: Family of Tire Retro-Robots

Three boxy retro-style robots of various sizes -- the biggest is 25 feet tall -- built of plywood and junk, with stacked tires for arms, legs, and necks. Built in 1966 by a local guy, Ronald Bohnen. They watch over a sleepy crossroads next to a car repair garage.

Address:
Hwy. 6, Daphne, SK, Canada
Directions:
At a crossroads named Daphne, on the west side of Hwy 6, midway between Spalding to the north and Watson to the south.
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Tire Robots

Three squarish figures, of varying size, made from plywood, old tires and other junk. The tallest is 25 feet, built in 1966.

[Roadsideamerica.com Team, 10/29/2007]

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