Viking Carpet Giant to be Installed at American Giants Museum

[June 05, 2025]    

Atlanta, IL – We’re excited to announce the addition of yet another giant at the American Giants Museum (AGM) in Atlanta, IL!

The Phillips Cowboy installed this past Memorial Day Weekend, will be joined by a Viking Carpet Giant set to arrive on Friday, June 20th. The public is invited to attend and watch as this 20' tall statue arrives and is installed on the grounds of the American Giants Museum. Check the American Giants website and Facebook page for updates on when the Viking will arrive on the 20th.

The American Giants Museum was designed and developed as a partnership between American Giants founder, Joel Baker, and the Atlanta Betterment Fund organization. The project received assistance from the City of Atlanta, the Illinois Department of Tourism, and the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Program. Several years ago, Baker approached the Atlanta Betterment Fund organization with the idea of creating an American Giants Museum. Baker’s collection of giants, sales materials, files, photos, and other documents from International Fiberglass is the basis for the museum’s exhibits, giving Route 66 tourists the chance to see, learn about, and interact with what will be the largest single collection of American Giants anywhere along Route 66.

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The Atlanta Betterment Fund is a 501 (c)(3) organization, established in 2008 through private donations and administered by a board of directors. Its mission is to make Atlanta a better place to live by supporting its business, civic, and religious organizations.

[Contact:
Bill Thomas
Atlanta Betterment Fund]

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