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Cathedral of Junk

Art gallery · West Congress ·

Cathedral of Junk

Art gallery · West Congress ·
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"I find the Cathedral of Junk fascinating: started in 1988 by Vince Hannemann, it’s an ever-evolving backyard ‘cathedral’ made from over 60 tons of repurposed junk (old bikes, appliances, hubcaps, TVs, etc.); admission is free though a $5 USD donation is encouraged, and it’s not open every day so call ahead." - Matthew Kepnes

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Art installation made from 60+ tons of used furniture & junk.

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4422 Lareina Dr, Austin, TX 78745 Get directions

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Art installation made from 60+ tons of used furniture & junk.

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4422 Lareina Dr, Austin, TX 78745 Get directions

Cathedral of Junk by null
Cathedral of Junk by http://flickr.com/photos/snapshot/3268440954/
Cathedral of Junk by knoxium (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by http://flickr.com/photos/snapshot/3268440954/
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Cathedral of Junk by lorie shaull (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by http://flickr.com/photos/snapshot/3267626093/
Cathedral of Junk by Gingercinnamon
Cathedral of Junk by knoxium (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by gingercinnamon (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by http://flickr.com/photos/misbehave/2897499...
Cathedral of Junk by knoxium (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by lorie shaull (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by lorie shaull (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by knoxium (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by http://flickr.com/photos/snapshot/3267626093/
Cathedral of Junk by lorie shaull (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by gingercinnamon (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by BlackCloud (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by Laflaneure (Atlas Obscura User)
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Cathedral of Junk by http://flickr.com/photos/35034360669@N01/3...
Cathedral of Junk by lorie shaull (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by lorie shaull (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by gingercinnamon (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by Jared Nagel
Cathedral of Junk by DE (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by http://flickr.com/photos/blueace/3367435003/
Cathedral of Junk by BlackCloud (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by http://flickr.com/photos/blueace/3367435003/
Cathedral of Junk by Jared Nagel
Cathedral of Junk by http://flickr.com/photos/35034360669@N01/3...
Cathedral of Junk by BlackCloud (Atlas Obscura User)
Cathedral of Junk by http://flickr.com/photos/misbehave/2897499...
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