Phonehenge West, Folk art installation in Acton, Los Angeles County, US
Phonehenge West was an art installation in Acton built from a 70-foot tower and 13 interconnected structures made mostly from reclaimed telephone poles and recycled movie set materials. The complex integrated various elements including colored glass windows and a working windmill.
Alan Kimble Fahey, a retired phone company technician, spent three decades building this complex before authorities demolished it in 2011. The removal occurred due to violations of local building codes.
The structures showed a mix of handmade creativity and artistic ideas, with colored glass windows and surprising details that revealed how one person could reimagine forgotten materials.
The site was remote and sat away from main roads in rural Acton. Visitors today can only experience the location through archived photos and documented accounts rather than visiting the physical site.
A staircase on the property came from actor Danny DeVito, showing how the site attracted notable supporters from beyond the local area. This highlights how unusual art projects can draw attention and donations from unexpected sources.
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