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Boulder City, Nevada: Winged Figures of the Republic (In Transition)

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Address:
Old US Hwy. 93, Boulder City, NV
Directions:
US Hwy 93 southeast of Boulder City at the NV/AZ border. Between the parking deck and the visitors center. With the opening of the Hoover Dam bypass bridge, visitors coming from Arizona have to cross over to Nevada, then take old US 93 back to the Dam.
Hours:
Closed for repairs.
Status:
In Transition
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Winged Figures of the Republic.

Winged Figures of the Republic

A pair of angular, giant figures of humanoids with wings stand 30 feet tall, guard the American flag pole, and like to have their feet rubbed. Close for repairs; was supposed to reopen in March 2023, but hasn't yet.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [11/07/2009]

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Rub all ten toes with all ten fingers.

Winged Figures of the Republic

Don't forget to rub their toes! Rub all 10 with all 10 of your fingers, the sign says. It has a diagram of the night sky the night it was dedicated.

[Jack, 03/24/2010]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Memorial to Hoover Dam DeadMemorial to Hoover Dam Dead, Boulder City, NV - < 1 mi.
Walk Through Hoover DamWalk Through Hoover Dam, Boulder City, NV - < 1 mi.
Dog of the DamDog of the Dam, Boulder City, NV - < 1 mi.
In the region:
Erotic Heritage Museum, Las Vegas, NV - 26 mi.

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