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Spindle by Dustin Shuler (1989)

Spindle 1989 by Dustin Shuler, originally uploaded by sailorbill.

Artist Dustin Shuler’s “Spindle” located in the parking lot of a Berwyn, IL strip mall in the Western suburbs of Chicago may be removed permanently and replaced by a Walgreens according to a story published by the GateHouse News Service.

“The ‘Spindle’ may or may not be maintained,” said Michael Flight, president of the management company. “The current ownership would have to spend a tremendous amount of money if they relocated it. The current ownership is not sure what they would like to do with it at this point.”

Back in February, I was heading into the western suburbs of Chicago from the city when I saw the sculpture off to my left and I slammed on the brakes, did a u-turn and shot a few photos.

To be replaced by Walgreens. Hrm…

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2 Responses to “Spindle by Dustin Shuler (1989)”

  1. BillBlevins.com :: Mostly about 2.4mR sailing » Blog Archive » Shuler’s Spindle shown in Wayne’s World movie cut down says:
    May 6, 2008 at 11:11 am

    [...] UPDATE with photo by Andrew Westel from MySuburbanLife.com on an old post I did on Berwyn’s “Spindle” sculpture: [...]

  2. Bill Blevins says:
    May 6, 2008 at 11:23 am

    UPDATE on this post (May 6, 2008): Shuler’s Spindle shown in Wayne’s World movie cut down

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