Tyrannosaurus Rex - Mc Donalds, Tucson, AZ - Dinosaur Statues on Waymarking.com

One of the most recognizable landmarks in Tucson — especially by the city's younger generations — the two-story Tyrannosaurus rex was installed by Michelle and Michael Retzer, who have owned the restaurant at 6651 E. Tanque Verde Road since the mid-1990s.

Garrett's dinosaur desire came at a time when interest in the prehistoric beasts was at its peak, thanks to the 1993 movie "Jurassic Park."

Helping the Retzers' cause was their ability to get the concrete animals made locally. They contracted with Amado-based La Reata Studios — which Michelle said was one of the companies that helped make the dinosaurs used in "Jurassic Park" — to have the creatures built and shipped to their store, at a cost of around $55,000.

Location: 6651 E Tanque Verde Rd Tucson, AZ United States 85715 Web Address or URL: [Web Link] Type of Dinosaur: Tyrannosaurus Rex

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