When I stay at my hotel, there is a picture of this guy on the inside door of the elevator.
It's called
Bye-Son.
Punny, eh?
You can’t pass Jamestown without posing for a photo op with this gigantic piece of Americana!
Constructed of steel beams, wire mesh, stucco and cement, the World’s Largest Buffalo is 26 feet tall, 46 feet long and cost nearly $8,500 to build in 1959. At 60 tons, this colossal beast was created to give passersby a reason to stop in Jamestown, but its not the only curious attraction the city offers its visitors.
The Buffalo stands over the National Buffalo Museum, where a collection of art and artifacts portray the cultural and natural history of bison and the Great Plains; and Frontier Village, a western town that features an active trading post, saloon, souvenir shop, sheriff’s office, jail and more (open to the public from Memorial Day to Labor Day). In addition, Frontier Village is the home to North America’s only female albino buffalo, named White Cloud. Every July, Frontier Village and the World’s Largest Buffalo celebrate White Cloud’s birthday. You can find out about other compelling summer events by calling the Buffalo City Tourism Foundation at (701) 251-9145.
On June 20, 2007, nearly 15 Hampton “Save-A-Landmark” program volunteers worked closely with the Buffalo’s original artist and sculptor, Elmer P. Peterson, to refurbish this giant. During an estimated 100 hours, volunteers scaled ladders and balanced high on a mechanical lift to refresh and make cosmetic changes to the 26-foot-tall beast. The Buffalo’s mane was enhanced, its horns were lengthened and its paint job was upgraded – incorporating professional shading techniques and giving texture to the Buffalo’s furry coat.
Maybe someday we'll take a trip and visit this guy.
In the meantime, I'll just be happy with these guys.
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