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| Paul Bunyans: Various Locations |
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| Paul Bunyan Bangor, ME |
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The 31 foot tall Bangor Bunyan was built in 1959 of steel-reinforced fiberglass and weighs 3,700 pounds. He cost about $20,000 to build. I believe that this statue was the inspiration for the International Fiberglass' Muffler Men. There are numerous examples of them in this section.
The cobblestone base has a time capsule from 1959 inside which is scheduled to be opened in 2084. Folks in Maine claim Paul Bunyan as their son, saying that he was born in Bangor in 1834. In the late 19th century, Bangor was considered the Lumber Capital of the World. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4. |
| Paul Bunyan Portland, OR |
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| The Portland Bunyan is 31 feet tall and is made of steel and plaster. He was built in 1959 as a tribute to the timber industry for Oregon's Centennial Exposition. In 2009, this statue was repainted and added to the National Register of Historic Places. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. |
| Paul Bunyan Wears Valley, TN |
May Cafe Albuquerque, NM |
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The Wears Valley Bunyan is not all that big but is quite a nice wood carving. I'm not sure how permanent a roadside figure he is. If someone at the antiques store next to him makes a good enough offer, he might be gone.
The Albuquerque Bunyan was installed here in the early 1960s. The building next to it originally housed the Duke City Lumber Company. The business then became a hardware store and now the May Cafe. This Bunyan appears be an imitation Muffler Man. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [third photo thanks Glenda Campbell] |
| Paul Bunyan University Park, IL |
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| This 30 foot tall Paul Bunyan was installed in 2006 at Governors State University. According to the artist Tony Tasset, "the traditional tall tale of Paul Bunyan is an allegory of American optimism, power, and consequence. This Paul is a traditional icon projected into current time. Paul has been forced to grow up." For more, see this website. |
| Paul Bunyan Oaks, PA |
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| This chubby Paul Bunyan stands in front of Arnold’s Family Fun Center. |
| Anderson's Custard Man Buffalo, NY |
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| The Anderson's Custard Man is identical to the one in Oaks described above. This statue is only installed in front of their store when they sell Christmas trees. For more, see their website. |
| Paul Bunyan and Babe Doylestown, PA |
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| The Doylestown Bunyan and Babe stand in front of Bright's Firewood & Mulch. They are carved wood sculptures. |
| Paul Bunyan and Babe Madison, IA |
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| These Paul Bunyan and Babe statues were concealed behind bushes when these photos were taken in 2009. Does anyone know how long they have been here or what their history is? The Paul Bunyan is a wood carving while the Babe is a fiberglass statue like these. |
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More Paul Bunyans:
Paul Bunyan sign (Coeur d'Alene, ID) Earl Bunyan (Paul's brother) (New Town, ND) Anderson's Frozen Custard Bunyan (Buffalo, NY) Enchanted Forest (Old Forge, NY) Paul Bunyan (Tupper Lake, NY) Timber Village Museum: 1, 2 (Blind River, Ontario, Canada) various: 1, 2, 3 |
| Bunyans Main Page |
| RoadsideArchitecture.com |