Hat 'n' Boots

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Hat 'n' Boots
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The Hat and Boots of Oxbow Park
Location Seattle, Washington
Coordinates 47°32′42″N122°19′18″W / 47.54500°N 122.32167°W / 47.54500; -122.32167 Coordinates: 47°32′42″N122°19′18″W / 47.54500°N 122.32167°W / 47.54500; -122.32167
DesignatedJune 20, 2011 [1]
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Location of Hat 'n' Boots in Washington (state)

Hat 'n' Boots is a roadside attraction and landmark in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Built in 1954 as part of a Western-themed gas station, it is billed as the largest hat and cowboy boots in America. To preserve this landmark, the City of Seattle moved the Hat 'n' Boots to the new Oxbow Park in December 2003.

Hat 'n' Boots appeared in the films National Lampoon's Vacation (during the opening credits) and Hype! [ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Landmarks and Designation". City of Seattle. Retrieved 2013-03-05.