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2010101 minGdocumentary

Scrap

2010101 minGdocumentary

Two eccentric builders created remarkable structures, including "The Forevertron" by Tom Every and "Bishop Castle" by Jim Bishop.

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Paul von Stoetzel

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Two eccentric builders created remarkable structures, including "The Forevertron" by Tom Every and "Bishop Castle" by Jim Bishop.

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Paul von Stoetzeldirector

Eleanor Everycast

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Tom Every and Jim Bishop are two builders known for their unique creations. Every constructed "The Forevertron," a massive sculpture in Wisconsin, while Bishop is the architect behind "Bishop Castle" in Colorado. Both men are featured in this 101-minute documentary from 2010, which delves into their lives and the remarkable structures they built. Their stories reveal the passion and eccentricity that drive these architects, making their works as intriguing as the men themselves.

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