Robots on 66 (#002) - Oklahoma City, OK
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A robot welcoming humans to the Uptown 23rd District is located across from the Tower Theater. It was placed in coordination with The Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission.
Waymark Code: WM15AC2
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2021
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This amazing robot sculpture is on 23rd, across from The Tower Theater. It's a replica of a post-war Japan toy, and the second in the series (the other robot is at Cosmic Curios on Rt. 66 in Tulsa). #002 Robot is 8' tall, has a red base, and silver body with multi-colored gadgets/controls on his torso. The arms resemble a wrench.
Text on plaques:
Welcome Humans to the Uptown 23rd District
Robots on 66
RT-19 Robot - A tin toy replica from post-war Japan, reminiscent of the 1950's and the glory days of Route 66.
Proudly displayed at Uptown 23rd District
Brought to life by Sawyer Mfg. company
Tulsa, Oklahoma
In coordination with
The Oklahoma Route 66 Centennial Commission
Robots on 66 #002
Americana: Statues
Significant Interest: Roadside Art
Milestone or Marker: Other Icon
Web Site Address: [Web Link]
Address of Icon:
Across street from The Tower Theater
425 N.W. 23rd St.
Oklahoma City, OK USA
73103
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