The number one entry on my Summer Bucket List was to visit
Lucy The Elephant is a six story,
elephant shaped example of novelty architecture,
constructed of wood and tin sheeting in 1881.
She is located in Margate, New Jersey, 2 miles south of Atlantic City.
Lucy stands 65 feet tall, 60 feet in length and is 18 feet wide.
Today,
Lucy is recognized as the oldest roadside attraction in the United States,
and has been declared a National Historic Landmark.
Tours are available inside the elephant,
but the hubs and I did not feel like we needed to admire the view from Lucy's rump.
She is located on a beautiful beach in Margate,
I will show you some pictures of the beach itself on Thursday!
20 comments:
oh my gosh, she is HUGE!! Never heard of this before, so glad you posted it! I love to see quirky and fun things!! Hope you had a great holiday!
A giant among giants, with windows! Such a treasure!
Hello Debbie
Lucy the elephant is a great attraction. I have been so close to that spot, maybe next trip to AC. Cute photos. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!
How funny that you went there, I posted about it on my blog https://monirae.blogspot.com/search?q=lucy+the+elephant
Glad you got to see it in person:)
Well, Lucy, look how beautiful you are! How wonderful she was restored thanks to the lovely couple.
You and Chuck look adorable, Debbie. :)
xoxo
I would love to go see that. That is so incredible. You and Chuck look so happy.
Have a lovely week.
Of course you had to visit
She is certainly eye-catching.
Wow....amazing ! Looks like a nice house to live in...but what would the neighbors say 😁
Awesome!
Also, I really like how the Carpenters took steps to restore Lucy. So much local heritage, not matter what shape or form, can disappear too quickly.
Great shots Debbie :D) xx
Oh how cool is that, it looks like they take great care of that, sometimes the roadside attractions are a little worn down. I love how you didn't feel you needed to look out his rear.
You did it!!!!
Wow, that is an great thing to have on your bucket list completed. I loved all the photos of Lucy and of course the ones of you two. This was a fun one. I love the story about this attraction. You two do the funniest of adventures.
Blessings and hugs!
Awesome roadside attraction!
looks like worth watching place dear Debbie !
i absolutely loved this adorable elephant who cheers you up like a child
loved the photos of both of you guys
So pleased that Lucy has been declared a National Historic Landmark.
She is just huge!
Great pics of you and the hubs :)
All the best Jan
I've never even heard of Lucy before but now I can't believe we missed her when we traveled through NJ. Wish we could go back. Fab pictures.
Lucy is amazing and so cool. - I'm so glad she wasn't destroyed. Thank you for sharing.
That is absolutely impressive! I had never heard of it until now. I believe I would have had to take a look inside. It has to be cool!
Lol - I wonder what the view from her rump is like (?). I can honestly say I've never seen a six story elephant - I'm so glad she has been saved!
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