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Three Oaks, Michigan: Big Working Kaleidoscope (Gone)

An 11-foot-long working kaleidoscope, made of steel, stands outdoors in a small downtown park. Disappeared for repairs in 2021 and never returned.

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Big Working Kaleidoscope

At the corner of Elm and Maple there is a very big working kaleidoscope. Its out in the open in a grassy area in the main strip of this nice little town.

[Liz Ratashak, 06/24/2014]

The 11-foot-long "Wheel in the Sky Kaleidoscope" was built in 2012 by William Anderson for Grand Rapids' ArtPrize competition. It was moved to Three Oaks in September 2013.

Big Working Kaleidoscope

Directions:
Downtown, on the west side of N. Elm St. just north of its intersection with Maple St.
Hours:
2021: Disappeared for repairs.
Status:
Gone

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