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East Bethany, New York: Big Metal Dragon

Built of steel and copper over a period of a dozen years by Tom Stringham. Stands outside the rural workshop of a company that makes sculpture design prototypes.

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Big Metal Dragon

Head tilted forward with webbed metal wings, the dragon reminded me of Disney's Sleeping Beauty as Prince Phillip fights Maleficent in dragon form. It is right down the road from the Rolling Hills Asylum (I was not in time for a tour), only two miles away. A very quick stop and photo opportunity.

[Chris Harmon, 08/13/2013]

Big Metal Dragon

Emerald Models

Address:
10187 Transit Rd, East Bethany, NY
Directions:
Emerald Models. From Hwy 63/Ellicott Street Rd, drive north one mile from US Hwy 20, then turn right onto Transit Rd and drive a half-mile. You'll see the dragon on the right.
Phone:
585-584-3739
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Rolling Hills Asylum ToursRolling Hills Asylum Tours, East Bethany, NY - 4 mi.
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In the region:
Karma: Tower of Stacked Humans, Buffalo, NY - 41 mi.

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