Sam and I do a lot of domestic traveling and we’re always on the lookout for fun and interesting things. Over the years we’ve become BIG FANS of street art done by local artists. Street Art can be in the form of wall murals, graffiti, statues, memorials, etc.
While on a road trip through the great state of New Jersey we spotted the famous Lucy the Margate Elephant in Margate City, New Jersey. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, Margate City sits between Atlantic City and Ocean City, New Jersey.
Lucy was made in 1881 by James V. Lafferty from tin sheeting and wood. She was constructed to help promote real estate sales and to draw in tourists. What’s really fascinating is that she’s the oldest roadside tourist attraction that is still standing today. Wow. Amazing!
In honor of our weekly travel feature I wanted to introduce you to Lucy the Margate Elephant and give you just a little bit of information about her. Have you ever seen her? Ever hear about her? If you’re interested in learning more…you can do a web search online and find additional information. She’s super-cool to see!
I have never seen this elephant attraction. I love that she has lasted so long.
I’ve never heard about Lucy This is so cool I would love to go there so much art I absolutely love art!
This is the first I’ve heard of Lucy. Interesting sculpture!
I am amazed she has been standing so long. People must love her to keep her so well maintained! It puts me in mind of some of the old Route 66 attractions but far earlier. Pretty neat piece of Americana!
I have never heard of Lucy before I read about her on your post. That is amazing that this was built in 1881. The little kids in the family would so love to see this in person so big and colorful. Thank you for sharing this great picture.
That is so cool! We were just through that area about three weeks ago. Had I known we would have stopped!
Lucy is amazing. I’d definitely stop to look at her.
This is spectacular. How interesting that this is the oldest roadside attraction still standing. It is fun to visit these sites.
I’ve always thought it would be cool to have an apartment inside of this. Something Victorian, of course.