Kaskasia Dragon, Metallic sculpture in Vandalia, United States.
The Kaskaskia Dragon measures 35 feet in length and features a metal structure with glowing red eyes mounted at an RV park location.
Walt Barenfanger constructed this mechanical dragon during winter 1995 at Kaskaskia Supply before relocating it near the highway in 2001.
This metal creation represents a fusion of engineering and entertainment, demonstrating the American tradition of constructing large roadside attractions.
Visitors can purchase special tokens from Kaskaskia Supply or the nearby liquor store to activate the dragon's fire-breathing display for ten seconds.
The dragon incorporates hydraulic systems that originally allowed it to duck under power lines during its participation in Halloween parades.
Location: Vandalia
Website: http://kaskaskiadragon.com/virtual.html
GPS coordinates: 38.97445,-89.11981
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:22
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