The World's Largest Teapot
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Located in Chester, this 14-foot teapot is the largest in the world. The teapot represents the significance of the pottery industry in the region since 1938. In 1990, the restoration of this teapot was conducted and completed by a group of citizens from the City of Chester, WV. The World's Largest Teapot has become a major tourist attraction attracting a number of visitors from all over the United States. Come and visit there to learn more about the history behind this giant teapot.
Images
World's Largest Teapot postcard from the 1950s. This is a colorized version of a Black and white postcard.
Advert for the Ed Tice Food Mart. 118 Carolina Ave, Chester, WV. In the background is the Teapot when it was used as a hot dog stand. Photo from a 1959 Polaris yearbook.
World's Largest Teapot postcard from the 1990s. The little teapot/creamer on the left is presently in City Hall.
World's Largest Teapot today
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