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Proposed "Forevertron" Site Sketch
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Drawing of Dr. Evermor's "Forevertron" envisioned on the site of the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant (originally known as Badger Ordnance Works). Dr. Evermor's (Tom Every) "Forevertron," built in the 1980s, was the largest scrap metal sculpture in the world, standing 50 ft. (15,2 m.) high and 120 ft. (36,5 m.) wide, and weighing 300 tons. It is installed at Dr. Evermor's Art Park off Highway 12.
1998
Furnald, Jacob
Publication Information
| Creator | Furnald, Jacob |
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| Date Created | 1998 |
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| Format | Image |
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| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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