The landmark you see to the left of the photo was dedicated in 1939 by Norway’s Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha, then rededicated 72 years later by the royal couple’s son and wife, King Harald V and Queen Sonja. However, the 80-foot bluestone tower is located about 4,000 miles from Norway. That’s a mystery!
One thing this location shares with Norway is a cold climate. This city of roughly 82,000 inhabitants was once called “the zenith city of the unsalted seas.” This town is also known for being the larger of two twin cities sharing a port opening into one huge, cold and unforgiving body of water. What you see in the background is an 80-foot bluestone tower on top of a hill that takes visitors 531 feet above the shoreline below. The public is welcome to climb the tower, but don’t bother to visit in the harsh winter months, as it is closed. These Satellite Industries restrooms are placed in this expansive park in the fall months after permanent bathroom facilities are closed for the season.
Here are a few more clues to pinpoint the location:
Follow these clues to figure out the location of these expertly set restrooms:
• This site used to be called Grand Mountain before it was officially named after the person who donated the land for a park.
• According to this midsized city’s website, there are 162 parks here with 9,168 acres of public land and 353 miles of trails.
• “Christmas city, wonderful city. Up on the hilltop, pick on an icicle. Chew it while you slide to fun below.”
• The benefactor who donated the hilltop park and funds to build the tower made his fortune selling furniture.
• This relatively isolated city is located about 150 miles from the 16th largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area with about 3.6 million residents.
• Birthplace of one of the most influential musical voices of the 20th century.
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