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Waco, Texas: 80-Foot-Tall Tin Soldier

A towering, abandoned incinerator in a parking lot was painted to resemble a Tin Soldier in late 2014. The Tincinerator!

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Tin Soldier Incinerator.

Tin Soldier

This 79-foot-tall incinerator has been turned into a huge Tin Soldier, with a face pointing in both directions so you can see him from Loop 340 no matter which way you are driving.

[Walksfar, 04/22/2015]

The incinerator made its Tin Soldier transformation in November 2014.

80-Foot-Tall Tin Soldier

Address:
6000 Franklin Ave., Waco, TX
Directions:
I-35 exit 330B. Drive west 2.5 miles on Hwy 6. Take exit right toward US Hwy 84. Bear right at first right (Whataburger) and then quickly turn right into abandoned parking lot just past Furniture Row sign. Can be viewed from parking lot at Smith Furniture Manufacturing Co (bldg. for lease).
Admission:
Free
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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