The Lower Township Pirate has a hook hand. He is crude and not that big but charming nonetheless.

The Babylonian Snake God was originally a prop for the 1955 movie "The Prodigal". He was located in Smyrna, DE from 1984 until moving here. Denny Van Istendal bought the 11' tall statue for about $5,000 with the intention of using it as the mascot for his landscaping business. It wound up in his backyard. Many neighbors are upset since it is quite visible over the fence. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.

Mr. Peanut was installed on the Boardwalk in 2006. He was made of fiberglass and foam which made him vulnerable to rough handling. In 2007, he was repaired and moved to the Garden Pier Art Center where he is much less visible and can be locked up at night. Mr. Peanut and Planters Peanuts have been part of Atlantic City history since the 1930s. For more, see this website.

This bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln was installed here in front of the old Essex County Courthouse in 1911. It is officially known as "Seated Lincoln". The statue was created by Gutzon Borglum who is responsible for the reliefs of Mount Rushmore. My dog, Gripper, sits in Lincoln's lap to give a sense of the statue's larger-than-life scale. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.