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A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff

Mitchell, South Dakota, has been attracting people with its unusual Corn Palace, decorated in corn and various other grains, since 1892. Originally designed to convince homesteaders of the rich farming possibilities in the state, the Corn Palace is now a busy civic center celebrated every August with a festival.
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Mitchell, South Dakota, has been attracting people with its unusual Corn Palace, decorated in corn and various other grains, since 1892. Originally designed to convince homesteaders of the rich farming possibilities in the state, the Corn Palace is now a busy civic center celebrated every August with a festival.

Stream now or tune in Friday, July 31, 2020 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2

Producer Rick Sebak brings his trademark flair to a road trip in search of America's most interesting, wacky and goofy buildings.

The program celebrates places such as the Big Duck on Long Island, New York, the National Fresh Water Fishing National Hall of Fame (in the shape of a giant fish) in Heyward, Wisconsin, and the World's Largest Catsup Bottle®, built as a water tower in Collinsville, Illinois.

On "A Program About Unusual Buildings & Other Roadside Stuff," Rick presents a droll and informative look at wacky architecture that salutes all-American energy and individuality built into some unforgettable structures.

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Rick's other programs include "A Hot Dog Program," "A Flea Market Documentary," "Sandwiches You Will Like," "Shore Things," "An Ice Cream Show" and "Great Old Amusement Parks."