I was born and raised in the city of New York . I am used to landmarks . Things like the Statue of Liberty the Empire State Building, Times Square, etc etc where things I grew up with. So as i traveled and got older I was used to landmarks as a part of directions.
When we moved to North Georgia I was in for a surprise. I was going some where ,this is pre google maps, and asked for directions as I was new to the area. The person on the other end of the phone said . " Sure travel down X road for about 2 miles and turn right at the Big Chicken." "The Big Chicken ?" I said, thinking I must have misunderstood. "Yes the Big Chicken" the voice said as if I should know what the heck this was. Well that was 23 years ago so .....
Yes this is THE BIG CHICKEN. It is a Marietta landmark. It is also a piece of history. KFC's were often designed and looked this way. There are very few of these remaining. This one has been cared for over the years. Yes the eyes and the beak move ! Inside is chrome and stools just like you would expect. We all have our landmarks but if you are in Marietta asking for directions it is a good thing to know where the Big Chicken is.
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I love it! And I can see why this is a landmark... 'Hope it continues to survive and doesn't get replaced with a sleek new design.
So, Charlie, since you are a Local now ;) - do you give the same directions to others? Just turn at the Big Chicken?:))
Charlie...
We nearly lost the big chicken a few years ago, but far-sighted preservationists saved it! And I'm glad that they did.
Charlie,
That's a lot of fowl play there...!!! Thanks, Fran
Charlie - That is one landmark that I think nobody will miss seeing.
Hi Charlie ~ That's awesome! I never knew KFCs looked like this. I love roadside architecture and this is just super.
Liz
I can see why this is a landmark, you can't miss it!
It also looks like they may have done a face lift on the building, but they kept the signage.
We used to use directions like that in Texas, too -- the big statue, "the building," the big tree, etc. Maybe it's a Southern thing.
Charlie, I don't think I've ever seen a KFC that looked quite like that! I agree with Margaret. I love it!
I like odd structural design, especially in the shape of a chicken! All the times I have seen it I never realized the eyes and the beak moved. Wow, even better!