Buck Atom Space Cowboy Installed As New Tulsa Route 66 Attraction

Route 66 has another new attraction. Meet Buck Atom!

Friday, May 10th 2019, 11:12 pm

By: News On 6


Route 66 has another new attraction.  Meet Buck Atom!

He is a 21-foot space cowboy fiberglass statue.

He was installed Friday, May 10 at Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios shop at 11th and Peoria after a long journey from Illinois.

Shop owner Mary Beth Babcock says she wanted to give Route 66 another roadside attraction and thought the retro statue would be perfect. She's holding a launch party for the American Giant on Saturday from from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at 1347 E. 11th St. That's just east of Peoria on Route 66.

Guest speakers include Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, Mayor G.T. Bynum, and author Michael Wallis. 

Related Story: Welcome Buck Atom To Tulsa Route 66 With Launch Party Saturday 

 

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