SUPERIOR — Those who slow down as they enter Superior frequently notice an odd-looking structure on the south side of the road, right in Ally Hinn’s backyard. It’s made of steel girders and reinforcing rods, has stood in the same place for almost 20 years, and resembles a giant ball with lumpy sides or an unfinished geodesic dome. It is neither.
Even though it never gets any larger, the World’s Smallest Museum in Superior remains a work in progress. Owner Dan Wight never enlarges the museum itself, but he’s always working on improving the grounds that surround it. Like adding new fountains. The most recent one is made of old mining equipment; before that Wight constructed one out of old tires.
The town square in Superior isn’t very big. In fact, it’s not even a square; it’s a triangle. A small triangle. So small that if it weren’t for the statue, there’s a good chance nobody would ever notice it. But the statue’s there and it gives the square triangle purpose.
