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The Big Chicken
40 Cobb Parkway Northeast
Marietta, GA, 30062
There are a number of interesting landmarks scattered around the city of Atlanta, but there are none quite as seminal, quite as bizarre as The Big Chicken. Right outside the city limits sits this bizarre ode to bygone days, and a well-known sign to any person with an Atlanta apartment. The iconic building not only serves to feed those hungry masses, but also stands as a symbol of the uniqueness of Atlanta, and is a beacon to each person visiting that they've made their way to one of the liveliest cities around. You too can live in the shadow of this landmark by finding an apartment near the Big Chicken, keeping you close to the heart of the city while also letting you see the culture and hipness of the city's outer reaches. The Big Chicken first came to life during the 1950s, when restaurant owner Tubby Davis needed a way to compete with his surrounding businesses, and approached Hubert Puckett to help design a way to get people's attention. What he created is an enormous chicken, with movable beak, eyes, and ruffle, which has been delighting folks from Atlanta apartments ever since. It has fallen into disrepair over the years, and has changed company hands as well, but every time, it comes back to life to delight people anew. At this rate, the Big Chicken is sure to be a popular local landmark for years to come, giving a pleasantly charming view to anyone with an apartment near the Big Chicken. What better way to greet the day than with the smiling face of a friendly chicken? You can do just that when you find an apartment near The Big Chicken, one of the most noticeable landmarks in the entirety of Atlanta. This bizarre and unique building may be overlooked on many lists of historical places, but it's still a must-see for any Atlanta apartment residents.