The Economic Times

At 64, retired Kansas teacher and farmer S.P. Dinsmoor began building his Garden of Eden with concrete sculptures; the property later became a tourist attraction

Samuel Perry Dinsmoor constructed the Garden of Eden in Lucas, Kansas, during his retirement from farming. This outdoor attraction features over 200 concrete sculptures depicting biblical and political themes. Dinsmoor used his artistic talent to express his beliefs about faith and societal issues. After his death, the site was preserved and added to the National Register of Historic Places.