Design Observer :: Join the Discussion http://places.designobserver.com/feature/size-matters-small-towns-with-big-things/15008/ en-us Design Observer Group 2012-10-13T15:41:57-05:00 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0 http://places.designobserver.com/feature/size-matters-small-towns-with-big-things/15008/#comments 2012-10-13T15:41:57-05:00 http://www.theonion.com/articles/desperate-small-town-erects-worlds-largest-fibergl,595/]]> http://places.designobserver.com/feature/size-matters-small-towns-with-big-things/15008/#comments 2011-09-27T12:57:27-05:00 Nicole Howe http://places.designobserver.com/feature/size-matters-small-towns-with-big-things/15008/#comments 2010-10-09T12:07:19-05:00 Corbuuuu http://places.designobserver.com/feature/size-matters-small-towns-with-big-things/15008/#comments 2010-09-29T13:18:14-05:00 Brady http://places.designobserver.com/feature/size-matters-small-towns-with-big-things/15008/#comments 2010-09-27T17:12:40-05:00
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The older, historic places tell me what was exciting for the traveler in a simpler time. Size, not necessarily speed, was a measurement of greatness, and it made tourists take notice.

The claim or status of a “world’s largest” means a little attention, and the potential to draw customers. For struggling destinations or small tourist businesses, these sites could mean economic survival.

Someone created and built these places. This work may represent their finest hour; their 15 minutes of fame. They deserve some homage.

In fact, my family loves traveling to see quirky roadside attractions like these. We have a blog,“Go BIG or Go Home,” which chronicles what happens when our small-town family visits the “world’s largest”…whatever! http://GoBIGorGoHomeblog.com]]> Traci http://places.designobserver.com/feature/size-matters-small-towns-with-big-things/15008/#comments 2010-09-13T22:30:55-05:00
Daniel]]> daniel http://places.designobserver.com/feature/size-matters-small-towns-with-big-things/15008/#comments 2010-09-13T21:53:53-05:00
Wayne Senville,
Editor, Planning Commissioners Journal
www.plannersweb.com]]> Wayne Senville http://places.designobserver.com/feature/size-matters-small-towns-with-big-things/15008/#comments 2010-09-13T16:11:12-05:00