There is a grassroots effort and three websites devoted to saving that object of division in Berwyn, Illinois, called the "Spindle."
They're even selling "Save the Spindle" teeshirts. So far, 40 have been sold at $20 a pop, of which those wanting to save it get a buck. Interestingly enough, Walgreens refuses to make a donation. It is being torn down or moved because Walgreen's is going to build there.
There are plans of possibly refurbishing it, replacing some of the cars, or moving it 300 feet west.
Maggie Rogaisis is the co founder of Friends of the Spindle. http://www.savethespindle.com/ If you're wondering what it looks like, go to the site. I put this structure right up with Route 66's famed Cadillac Ranch, only on a vertical scenario.
Back in July, some 1200 bicyclists pedaled there in solidarity.
The fifty foot structure will be down in less than 60 days, so if you want to see it, you'd best get a move on.
Let's Save that Spindle. --RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
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