Lucy the Elephant, Margate City

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#4 of 16 in Historic Sites in Jersey Shore

Must see · Architectural Building · Monument

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Lucy the Elephant is a six-story elephant-shaped example of novelty architecture, constructed of wood and tin sheeting in 1881 by James V. Lafferty in Margate City, New Jersey, approximately five miles (8 km) south of Atlantic City. Originally named Elephant Bazaar, Lucy was built to promote real estate sales and attract tourists. Today, Lucy is the oldest surviving roadside tourist attraction in America.

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By palerm0e

Thankfully fully open and on display. Missed it in the Springtime but we were able to visit in the Winter. Nice,iconic spot. What else will you do if you're no a hard core gambler in AC?

Thankfully fully open and on display. Missed it in the Springtime but we were able to visit in the Winter. Nice,iconic spot. What else will you do if you're no a hard core gambler in AC? more »
By FrannyCap

Lucy was still under construction but the man in the gift shop was fantastic. He gave us all the history of Lucy. We also got to see inside her for a short peek. Will go back when she is all finished.... more

Lucy was still under construction but the man in the gift shop was fantastic. He gave us all the history of Lucy. We also got to see inside her for a short peek. Will go back when she is all finished.... more »

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