Rend Lake. IL. My mom has been traveling across the southeast a lot lately and got me this great picture. I actually think I have seen this water tower before on a similar trip. It might have actually been the tower that gave me the idea for this blog.
Metropolis. IL. (near Kentucky)Cool tower. The story is . . .
Via
RoadsideAmerica.com -
Metropolis is the the self-proclaimed "Hometown of Superman," celebrating its local hero every possible way it can. The local bank is "home of super financial services." The town newspaper calls itself The Planet. A sign in the grocery store informs customers: "Just as Superman stands for truth, justice and the American Way, Food World stands for quality, convenience and friendly service."
According to Wikipedia -
On January 21, 1972 DC Comics declared Metropolis "Hometown of Superman". On June 9, 1972 the Illinois State Legislature passed Resolution 572 that declared Metropolis the "Hometown of Superman," the comic book superhero who is based in the fictional city of Metropolis.
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