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Clothespin

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Clothespin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Size45 ft
Built1976
TypeGiant objects

A 45-foot clothespin of weathering steel by Claes Oldenburg, dedicated in 1976 at Centre Square across from City Hall. Its silver steel spring is said to form the numerals 76, a nod to the U.S. Bicentennial that year.

Where is Clothespin?

Clothespin is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. GPS: 39.95240, -75.16560.

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Where is Clothespin?

Clothespin is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its GPS position is 39.95240, -75.16560. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Clothespin?

45 ft.

When was Clothespin built?

Clothespin dates from 1976.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Clothespin?

The closest on our map are Paint Torch in Philadelphia (about 0 miles away as the crow flies), Split Button in Philadelphia (about 0 miles away as the crow flies), Our Lady Queen of Peace in New Castle (about 27 miles away as the crow flies).

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