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Author	Topic: Space City on Route 66: Roadside astronaut
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 55121 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999	posted 08-24-2025 12:21 PM collectSPACE Roadside astronaut: Towering 'Space City' statue stands on Route 66 Move over Houston... another U.S. town has declared itself "Space City" and has a new roadside attraction to support its claim. The City of Weatherford, Oklahoma on Thursday (Aug. 22) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its 30-foot-tall (9-meter) astronaut. The spacesuit-clad statue has a painted moonscape as the reflection in its helmet's visor, but it actually overlooks an iconic roadway celebrating its 100th year in 2026.
mode1charlie Member Posts: 1511 From: Honolulu, HI Registered: Sep 2010	posted 08-24-2025 03:52 PM Well done, Weatherford. I made my first visit in April this year and the museum was fantastic - highly recommended and a must-see for any Apollo buff. Weatherford is a bit out of the way but it is well worth the effort. By the way, Jerry's Diner is the place to be for eats before/after - and it too is right on Route 66 (the original!).
Jurg Bolli Member Posts: 1266 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Nov 2000	posted 08-24-2025 09:29 PM I was also VERY impressed with the museum in Weatherford on my first visit there this past April.

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