Metadata from the Library of Congress Title: Big Blue Whale, Route 66, Catoosa, Oklahoma Creator(s): Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer Date Created/Published: 2006 October 10. Medium: 1 photograph : digital, TIFF file, color. Reproduction Number: LC-DIG-highsm-04004 (original digital file) Rights Advisory: No known restrictions on publication. Call Number: LC-DIG-highsm- 04004 (ONLINE) [P&P] Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print Notes: The Blue Whale of Catoosa is a waterfront structure, located just east of the town of Catoosa, Oklahoma, and it has become one of the most recognizable attractions on old Route 66. Hugh Davis built the Blue Whale in the early 1970s as a surprise anniversary gift to his wife Zelta, who collected whale figurines. The Blue Whale and its pond became a favorite swimming hole for both locals and travelers along Route 66 alike. Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010:031). Forms part of: Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive. Subjects: United States--Oklahoma--Catoosa. Big Blue Whale. Route 66. Catoosa. America. Format: Digital photographs--Color--2000-2010. Collections: Highsmith (Carol M.) Archive Part of: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946- Carol M. Highsmith Archive.