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Ballena Azul de Catoosa
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The Blue Whale in Catoosa has become a beloved historic landmark along Route 66 since 1972. The Blue Whale was originally built by Hugh S. Davis, a zoologist and family man who envisioned the whale as a special place where his grandchildren could play and swim in the nearby pond. His sketches of the mammal grew until they reached 20 feet tall and 80 feet long. With the help of a friend, Harold Thomas, the duo spent two years welding the metal framework and applying the hand-mixed cement, one five-gallon bucket at a time.
The Blue Whale in Catoosa has become a beloved historic landmark along Route 66 since 1972. The Blue Whale was originally built by Hugh S. Davis, a zoologist and family man who envisioned the whale as a special place where his grandchildren could play and swim in the nearby pond. His sketches of the…
This of course is a must see!! Since you are right by the famous Route 66 you must visit the icons!!
The Blue Whale of Catoosa is a waterfront structure, just east of the American town of Catoosa, Oklahoma, and it has become one of the most recognizable attractions on old Route 66.
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Ubicación
2600 U.S. Rte 66
Catoosa, OK