@awesome_earthmovers: United Equipment Company’s bulldozer building has been turning heads on Highway 99 at Turlock, California since 1977. Here’s 10 facts about the building 1. Built in 1976 – The two-story office was completed in 1976, making it a landmark for nearly 50 years . 2. Designed to look like a Cat D5 bulldozer – The structure replicates the iconic Caterpillar D5, right down to the proportions and blade . 3. Programmatic architecture (“duck”) – It’s a prime example of “duck architecture,” where buildings resemble the products they sell . 4. Size specs – The building measures about 66 ft long, 28 ft wide, and around 21–21½ ft tall . 5. Construction materials – Built using steel, aluminum, plywood and redwood; the treads made from redwood, and hydraulics from steel & aluminum . 6. Blade hides sprinkler room – The bulldozer’s blade doubles as the housing for the building’s sprinkler system . 7. Two-story office inside – Behind the iconic exterior lies a functional office space across two floors, including an executive-level “engine area” with big windows . 8. Three-D model billboard concept – Founder Harold Logsdon wanted a building that would stand out and serve as a massive 3D billboard along busy Highway 99 . 9. International attention & mistaken identity – A company in Saudi Arabia once called asking for shipping dimensions, thinking it was a real bulldozer — they were disappointed . 10. Local charm & roadside fame – Featured by travel guides like Roadside America and Weird California, it continues to attract tourists.