Coming Un-henged

While planning our possible road trip out to California via every state in the “fly over states” region of America’s heartland, our heroes stumbled upon “Carhenge,” a Nebraskan answer to the classic Celtic Stonehenge. Made entirely out of used cars, Carhenge was built as a tribute to the creator’s father and finished in 1987. It is, perhaps, the most awesome monument imaginable. Seeing pictures of this henge on the internet brought mystical inspiration to our heroes. The henge, it was decided, is the most interesting breed of monument. So many possibilities!
Could we build our very own henge? YES. But what sort of henge? Small-scale henges were the first ideas, but we needed something bigger. Finally, we struck inspiration. BEERHENGE. It was perfect. Sure, we’d need a large amount of beer cans, but we like a challenge. And beer.
And so Al & Amanda conceived of the idea for “Beercanhenge.” A first draft of the henge was shortly after drawn up including space for tailgating, a gift shop, and a bar/repair shop. Below, dear readers, you’ll find the rudimentary first draft—low on talent, big on heart.
Further research revealed the surprising extent of the American Stonehenge fever (see list of prominent henge builders included later in this post). Quickly the search for more comprehensive henge information spiraled into a quest for other American oddities. “Tiny churches are adorable symbols of understated Christianity,” read Amanda between peals of laughter (courtesy of the website: www.roadsideamerica.com). Buildings shaped like coffee kettles, giant apples, dancing animatronic farm animals, huge balls of twine, world’s largest Rubix cube, large statues of Lenin, man-eating clams—you name it, our fine nation has it nestled away in some cozy pocket of its immense majesty. (The makers of this site encourage you to find other interesting places in our fair nation and email them to us at thenaysayers@gmail.com and also to visit the fine and informative website www.roadsideamerica.com!)
When, in the summer of 2007, the construction of Beercanhenge formally commences, the makers of this site will require your assistance in procuring as many beer cans as possible. This might mean the summer of 2007 will be the Summer of the Perpetual Hangover, however, bear in mind, folks, your inebriation will be for a worthy cause—you’ll be beautifying America with your participation in this momentous architectural exercise. Details will be provided to you as the project progresses.

Layout for Beercanhenge
See below.

People To Have Been Bitten By The ‘Henge Bug’
Sam Hill (“the first American replica Stonehenge”)
Al Shepperd (Stonehenge II)
Mark Cline (creator of ‘Foamhenge’)
Adam Horowitz (creator of ‘Stonefridge’ or ‘Fridgehenge’)
Allison Bailey & Amanda Stegner