Rapid City, South Dakota: Dinosaur of Old Ike Murphy

Built by blacksmith Murphy, some say as far back as 1933, to lure travelers to a long-gone general store. 60 feet long, 20 feet tall. Originally painted pink and red. Restored in 1998. His neck is currently cracked; do not approach.

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Lonely dinosaur.

Lonely Dinosaur

I noticed this sole Brontosaurus about eight years ago, run-down and looking his age (built during the Depression, probably by the same folks who erected Dinosaur Park in Rapid City). He had crumbling holes showing his re-bar skeleton, and was covered in graffiti. This summer I went by him again and was pleased to find he's been restored, complete with bicycle reflectors for eyes and mouth (there's even a plaque commemorating the makeover). I'm still not sure why he's there in the first place.

[luther rochester, 10/18/2004]

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Dinosaur of Old Ike Murphy

Address:: Hwy 44, Rapid City, SD
Directions:: From downtown Rapid City -- jct of US Hwy 16 and Hwy 44/Omaha St. -- drive east on Hwy 44 for 30.5 miles. You'll see the blue dinosaur on the north side of the highway. A small road leads to it. Private property; no trespassing.