Golden Boy: AT&T's Embarrassing Mascot - Dallas, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 32° 46.711 W 096° 47.950
14S E 706126 N 3628876
Greek god-like nude entwined-in-cables, with a fistful of lightning bolts. Over 100 years old. Named "The Genius of Telegraphy," then "The Spirit of Communication," but everyone calls him Golden Boy. Restored Oct. 2020.
Waymark Code: WM13PGW
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2021
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Roadside America"The stunning 28-ft. tall Golden Boy (aka "The Spirit of Communication") has been moved to the headquarters of his conquering corporate lords at 208 South Akard St., Dallas, TX. We love the big gilded lad, as much a symbol of a former monopoly, entangled in its own landlines, as a spirit of soaring communication. The move from New Jersey, refurbishment, and installation was accomplished with little fanfare. Anything to do with a giant gold-covered statue -- during a recession -- is a bit of a PR lightning bolt."
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