Experience the whimsical side of Texas, from the graffiti-covered Cadillac Ranch to a house made from 60 tons of junk, and even a castle fit for Texas royalty, all showcasing the artistic side of the Lone Star State.
The Chicken Shack started it all at 2201 South 1st St in 1942. Since then many different restaurants have come and gone. But now the building is gone and only memories remain.
Abilene's iconic Hot Dog Castle building was built in 1974. For over 48 years it's fed a lot of people and it appears to have gotten a fresh new start.
Some Abilene buildings are eyesores that need some attention. While others need to be knocked down, refurbished or totally destroyed and started all over again.