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Circle House
The "Circle House" near Buena Vista, VA, refers to the iconic Coffee Pot Building on Route 60, a novelty roadside attraction shaped like a giant coffee pot (or teapot) built in the 1950s as a restaurant, later housing various businesses like a canoe rental and fish market, and most recently serving as an artist's studio and home, known for its unique architecture and history in the Shenandoah Valley.
Key Details:
Location: US-60 between Lexington and Buena Vista, Virginia.
Construction: Built by the Wills family in the late 1950s, featuring a round metal body with an attached spout and handle, and a concrete base painted to look like a stove burner.
History: Started as a restaurant/coffee shop, it hosted a canoe rental and a fish market before becoming an artist's studio.
Artistic Use: Artist Mark Breithaupt purchased the property, turning it into the "Coffee Pot House" studio and living space, celebrating its unique character.
Significance: It's a classic example of novelty architecture, a memorable landmark for travelers in the region.

