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| Pizza John's Essex, MD |
Tony's Pizza Ocean City, MD |
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Pizza John's has been here since 1966. This pizza chef statue was most likely installed at that time. For more, see their website.
Tony's Pizza opened in 1962. This appears to be the same statue but with a different head. There is another similar pizza chef in Rochelle, IL. I believe these statues were mass-produced for different restaurants rather than for a particular chain. Perhaps the head choice was an option. |
| Marine Bethesda, MD |
Pirate's Cove Ocean City, MD |
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| This Marine statue is one of two standing in front of Ranger Surplus, an Army/Navy surplus store. Pirate's Cove is a ride at Trimpers Amusement Park. The ride and pirate were created around 1970 by Bill Tracy. He designed other similar figures for the Pirate's Coves at Waldameer Park in Erie, PA and another (now gone) at Dorney Park in Allentown, PA. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. |
| Carpet GuyWestminster, MD | |
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| This Carpet Guy has been on the roof of Traynor's Floors and Carpet since around 1977. His official name is Roland A. Remnant. He was made of plaster by the store's owner. The statue may have been inspired by Carpeteria genies. In 2007 (middle row), he was being repaired and repainted. The bottom row of photos from 2010 were taken in the rain. Roland's face now has an unintentional blueish green tint. |
| Giant Buddha Elkton, MD |
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| The Elkton Buddha sits in front of the San Lin Chinese Restaurant. He is lit up at night. |
| King Gambrinus Baltimore, MD |
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| This King Gambrinus statue was originally installed in a niche above the door of the John Frederick Wiessner and Sons brewery in Baltimore. The zinc statue was built in the late 1800s and stands 10 1/2 feet tall. The statue is now on display at the Maryland Historical Society museum. It was placed in storage in 1988 and then restored for about $20,000 in 2003. King Gambrinus, aka the King of Beers, has frequently been used in association with breweries. There are several other statues around the country including these in Woodbridge, IL, La Crosse, WI, New Orleans, LA, and Columbus, OH. For more, see this website. |
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Awakening (Oxon Hill) |
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