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This is the original Santa Claus statue, dedicated to the children of the world on December 25, 1935. Donated by Carl A. Barrett, the statue is 22 feet high. The base is in the shape of the Star of Bethlehem and points East to the Christmas storyland.	Santa's Candy Castle was deemed the first tourist attraction in Santa Claus, Indiana. It was dedicated on December 22, 1935. After thirty years of being closed, it was restored and reopened in July 2006. It is located on SR 245, 1 mile south of Holiday World.

This is Santa's Workshop, which was opened in 1936. This unique building, with turrets on either end, housed a wood workshop, where Santa Claus could be seen making wooden toys by hand, including a sleigh, complete with Santa and reindeer. It is currently being renovated.
Here is the replica Santa that stands in front of the Santa Claus, Indiana townhall, located at 90 N. Holiday Blvd.
There are many Santa statues all over town. This one is at the Santa Claus Post Office, located at 45 N. Kringle Place. During the Christmas season, you can get your letters postmarked with the special postmark designed by a local student. Approximately 10,000 childrens' letters to Santa are answered each year.
Holiday World and Spashin' Safari Originally opened in 1946 as Santa Claus Land, the name changed in 1984 to accommodate other themes besides Christmas. In 1993, the water park was added. They are located at 452 E. Christmas Blvd. in Santa Claus, Indiana.
The Raven in the Halloween section
The Voyage in the Thanksgiving section
Ohio River bend from the Overlook Restaurant in Leavenworth, Indiana.
This Iris stained glass was handcrafted by Louisville Stained Glass in New Albany, IN. I had it specially made in memory of my father, who loved Irises and grew them in his garden.
The Bass Pro Shop in Clarksville, Indiana is very unique and interesting. The whole place is full of stuffed animals.



The Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville, otherwise known as CMOE, moved into the old Central Library in September 2006. It is located on the corner of Locust and Fifth streets in Evansville, Indiana. Their mission is to spark the curious minds and imaginations of children and their families through dynamic exhibits, programs and activities.

The Work Smart Gallery focuses on engineering skill development and the freedom to build and create.


The Freedon Gallery is a multi-media space which includes a performance stage for storytellers, small musical groups and other performance artists.
The Live Big Gallery provides inquiry into our bodies and promotes the freedom to make choices.
The Drip Drop Stop is a place for toddlers to go and create their own fun.
The Fifth Street Theatre lets you play act and create your own sound effects.
The Quack Factory contains serious water play and large-muscle activities as it promotes the freedom to explore.

The Speak Loud Gallery is the arts area, encouraging the freedom of self-expression. The Mark Twain talking head lets you play with words and sentences, and frequently spouts bits of wisdom from Mr. Twain.
Extreme Makeover Home Edition paid a visit to Steve and Shawna Farina in Saint Meinrad, Indiana in September 2006, and built this home for them.


The crowd gathers on Brewery Street.
Eduardo Xol, the landscape designer.
Ice storm of January 2009
Vitex angus-castus Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper, Chaste Berry, Indian Spice


The Second Street Bridge in Columbus, Indiana is a cable-stayed bridge designed by J. Muller International. Completed in 1999, it is the first of its kind in North America. The bridge offers an impressive view of two of the city’s notable structures – the Bartholomew County Courthouse and the tower of First Christian Church. The bridge is fully suspended and the 40 cables that support the structure are in the shape of a fan.

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Other cool stuff.

Canon Digital Photo Professional - An online tutorial shows you how to edit and process RAW files.
Hale Family Tree - This website provides genealogy information on the Hale family of Spencer County, Indiana. As a sideline, it also includes the Hayden family of Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

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