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CHL No. 939 Possum Trot - San Bernadino

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NO. 939 Twentieth Century Folk Art Environments (Thematic)-POSSUM TROT - Calvin and Ruby Black began building Possum Trot in 1954 as an attraction for their rock shop as well as an artistic expression. Calvin carved the dolls, each representing someone important in his life, and Ruby made clothes for them. The animated displays were designed to entertain visitors.

Location

Ghost Town Road 1.5 Miles North of Interstate-15; Four Miles Northwest of Yermo
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Notes

To identify this lost landmark, we used the silhouette of the hills in the background. Compare the photo with below with the photo in the second link.

External Links:

Calvin Black’s Possum Trot Compare this old photo with the current photo Possom Trot by Calvin and Ruby Black - photos
CHL #939 - Possum Trot Site