Entry No. 38 — the Raleigh file — filed under: artist-built-environment

Gene Dillard's Fantasyland (The Mosaic House)

A stunning, self-taught artist-built environment where a 1940s home and its garage are completely covered in intricate mirror, glass, and ceramic mosaics, alongside whimsical rebar sculptures.

The move: Take a slow drive or walk past the front yard to admire the shimmering, reflective walls and the massive 28-foot bottle-and-mirror spaceship nestled in the back.

📍 Durham
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 2706 Elgin St, Durham, NC 27704

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: spacesarchives.org · indyweek.com

last checked: 2026-07-21