Here is a post by KIMA about the move of the Historic Teapot Dome that was next to I-82 east of Zillah.
KIMA Action News
Zillah's historic Teapot Dome officially has a new home! Crews moved the teapot this morning to a spot next to the civic center on First Avenue. It will be turned into a visitor's center. What do you think about the move?
Last edited by Ceg; 03-20-2012 at 11:30 AM.
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I didn't realize it would have to be dismantled to such an extent to move it, but I'm glad they are doing it. Win/win... Zillah gets something to draw people to town and the historic building is saved. Can't wait to go and check it out after they finish up!
Matt
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I think it's good to see It be restored it was starting to look pretty tattered. This way it will get some use in may help draw some people into the town.
It is great they are restoring the building and the move to town to be used sounds like a good plan. I will miss seeing it off the side of the Freeway though. It always reminds me of the time I lived with my grandparents when I was a little kid. They lived in Sunnyside and we would go by the Teapot often. I remember stopping at it a few times.
Yakima/Kittitas Forest Watch Association Member
National Rifle Association Member
1951 CJ3A (project)
1977 C20 Farm truck, 350 ci
1984 Algro 27' Motor home, 454, very big gas tanks
1989 XJ, 4.0 L, AW4, NP242, 4.5" Rough Country, 3.73s, D30, D35 w/Lock Right, 33x12.50 MT/Rs, Colemancooler winch bumper, 12,000 Mile Marker.
2005 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 ATV, Auto-trans, push button 2/4 wheel drive, Front cable locker, 2" receiver, Warn winch, Tusk MTS Rear Trunk.
2007 JKU Rubicon 3.8L, auto
WOW you're old ! Just kidding Ceg,I remember stopping there as a kid too. Glad to see it being saved and rebuilt,it was looking pretty shabby.Originally Posted by Ceg
Toyota farmer:98 4Runner,88 4Runner,90extra cab(the clapper),85 4x4 frame with a 94 2wd body on it(FrankenYota)
Same here but glad that they are giving it a new life. I have always pointed it out to the kids as we went by on the HWY
Kenny
97 ZJ
No honey...I brought it back in one piece. Where did all that sand come from?
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