Chester, West Virginia, United States: The Chester Teapot in Chester, West Virginia, measures 14 feet (4.3 m) high by 14 feet (4.3 m) in diameter and can hold more than 13,000 gallons of tea; Built by William “Babe” Devon, it sets the world record for being the largest teapot-shaped building in the world, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.
“The Chester Teapot is listed as the ‘world’s largest teapot’, measuring 14 feet (4.3 m) in height by 14 feet (4.3 m) in diameter. Its current location is on the former site of a popular amusement park, Rock Springs. Park (1897-1970), on an on-ramp along U.S. Highway 30 in the town of Chester in Hancock County, West Virginia.
“It was originally brought to Chester in 1938 to represent the largest pottery industry in the world at the time. The teapot was originally a Hires Root Beer sign in the shape of a large barrel and was converted into a teapot upon arrival in Chester.
“The teapot was restored in 1990 and 2007 by the citizens of Chester. Coincidentally, Charles Elmer Hires’ root beer may also have been inspired by a type of herbal tea.” (Wikipedia)
“The ‘World’s Largest Kettle’ began as a gigantic barrel advertising Hires Root Beer in Pennsylvania in the early 1900s. Later, it served as the clubhouse for the Big Barrel Links miniature golf course. Finally, in 1938, William “Babe” Devon bought the barrel, we shipped it to Chester, West Virginia, and added a spout and handle,” says Atlas Obscura.
“The teapot, which measures approximately 14 feet high and 14 feet in diameter, stood outside the Devon Pottery Shop for many years. Pottery buyers could purchase refreshments and souvenirs from the food stall set up inside the teapot, and became a much more… beloved roadside attraction.
“Chester first celebrated World’s Largest Teapot Day on August 8, 2015. The teapot opened for concession sales for the first time in almost 50 years. And it didn’t just celebrate this milestone. In July 2015, a small “The creamer was installed next to the teapot.”
“The Chester Kettle was built by William “Babe” Devon. The kettle began life as a gigantic wooden barrel for an advertising campaign for Hire’s Root Beer. Devon purchased the barrel in Pennsylvania and shipped it to Chester, where it settled. Carolina Avenue, which is also State Route 2,” says the Lynn Murray Memorial Public Library.
“At this time a spout and handle were added and the wooden barrel was covered with tin to shape the teapot. A large glass ball was placed on top to make the “lid” knob. The teapot was in front to Devon pottery. Local teenagers were hired to run a concession and souvenir stand that was set up inside the Teapot.
“The roof had been replaced during the previous restoration and was still in good condition. The original glass ball that had served as the teapot’s “lid” knob was gone and until that time, a gold-painted basketball It had taken its place. A new plastic ball was obtained to replace it. The Teapot was painted in its original red and white colors in late summer The grounds around the Teapot were also officially landscaped in a ceremony held in the Chester community. . center on October 12, 1990.”
“And how big is this thing? Butko says the numbers vary depending on a few different sources, but his measurements put it at 14 feet tall and 14 feet wide. And just for fun, KDKA-TV checked out the math professional Paige Kraft on these figures, and determined that this teapot could hold more than 13,000 gallons of tea,” says Keynote USA.
“For the locals, this really represents the industry they are proud of and how many potteries were here at one time,” Butko said. “I think it’s really a wonderful testament to what was here and to the future.”
“Located in Chester, this 14-foot teapot is the largest in the world. The teapot represents the importance of the pottery industry in the region since 1938,” says the Clio Foundation.
“In 1990, a group of citizens from the city of Chester, West Virginia, carried out and completed the restoration of this teapot. The largest teapot in the world has become a major tourist attraction, attracting numerous visitors from all over the United States. Joined”.
“Built by William Babe Devon. It was originally a gigantic wooden Hogshead barrel for an employee’s root beer advertising campaign,” says the West Virginia Department of Tourism.
“Devon bought The Barrel in Pennsylvania and shipped it to Chester, where it set up shop on Carolina Avenue, which is also State Route 2. Devon was a booster of the region’s then-vibrant pottery industry and used the kettle to sell snacks and souvenirs .
“The kettle is 14 feet in diameter and approximately 14 feet tall. The kettle was moved to a location adjacent to the Jennings Randolph Bridge ramp, a busy area at the junction of State Route 2 and US Route 30.”
“The Chester Teapot, in Chester, West Virginia, is considered the ‘world’s largest teapot.’ It measures 14 feet tall (approximately two stories) and 14 feet in diameter and was first installed to promote the thriving pottery industry region of”. says the West Virginia Explorer.
“The iconic teapot was brought to Chester in 1938 as a publicity stunt to promote local pottery, although it had first been painted as a barrel for Hires Root Beer. The teapot was later moved to its current location, off US Highway 30 en- ramp onto W.Va. Route 2, on the former site of a small amusement park, Rock Springs Park, which closed in the 1970s.
“The ‘Giant Teapot’ appears in the video game Fallout 76. It is a popular roadside attraction for visitors to the northernmost part of the state, in Hancock County.”
“The Chester Teapot was built by William “Babe” Devon. The teapot began life as a gigantic wooden barrel for an advertising campaign for Hire’s Root Beer. “Devon bought the barrel in Pennsylvania and shipped it to Chester, where he installed it on Carolina Avenue, which is also State Route 2,” says Road Trippers.
“At this time a spout and handle were added and the wooden barrel was covered with tin to give it the shape of the teapot. A large glass ball was placed on top to make the “lid” knob.
“The Teapot was across from Devon’s Pottery Store. Local teenagers were hired to run a concession and souvenir stand that was set up inside The Teapot.”
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