Salem, Illinois: Pollard's Collection
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- Address:
- 1860 N. Broadway Ave., Salem, IL
- Directions:
- Pollard Motor Sales. I-57 exit 116. East on US Hwy 50 into downtown, then left (north) on Broadway/Hwy 37. Roughly two miles north, past Hardacre Rd, on the right. Artist passed away in 2018; private property still invites respectful walkthroughs.
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Mr. Pollard couldn't seem to throw anything away, including the plane crashed in his back yard. Outsider art at its goofy best. Pollard died in 2018.
Roadsideamerica.com Report... [10/30/2011]Visitor Tips and News About Pollard's Collection
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May 22, 2021 -- still has a sign that you're welcome to walk around. Cute stop!
[Jennifer Conro, 05/26/2021]
Things are a bit run down and worse for the wear. I believe the original artist has passed away.
[Ron Renken, 01/16/2021]
There is now a Mayberry Police car up a tree. Poor Barney.
[Melissa, 04/08/2012]
There was so much odd stuff to see at Pollard's Collection! The Bumper Guard knight, the VW Spider, the 1957 Chevy Red Belair tomb...They've added a sign-in book so you can look back at past visitors. Definitely worth the detour!
[Darick Maasen, 07/17/2010]Page of 2 [Next 2 items]
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Richard Pollard died in 2018. Aside from the absence of its creator, your site photos show how vandalism and neglect have reduced its nutty charm.