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Muncie, Indiana: Rooftop Needle and Thread (Gone)

Big spool of thread sits on a roof, while an equally large needle appears to poke through the shingles and out a side wall.

Directions:
North edge of town, on the northbound side of N. Wheeling Ave., just north of its intersection with W. Centennial Ave.
Hours:
May 2021: Reported gone.
Status:
Gone

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Rooftop Needle and Thread

I was told by the spouse of an employee that the company has moved and that the needle and thread were removed from the building.

[Kitsa, 05/10/2021]

Needle and thread spool.

Rooftop Needle and Thread

Giant needle and thread atop a graphic design business -- the needle sticks into the roof and out a side wall. There's also a big t-shirt sign. Originally I pulled in for that, then I got this huge surprise!

[Aubrie and Jerry, 02/06/2016]

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