The Pachyderm You Can Walk Through
LUCY, THE ELEPHANT BUILDING
Two Miles South of Atlantic City
Made of wood and tin sheeting, Lucy towers over neighboring structures and enjoys a commanding view of the beach.
Lucy the Elephant. http://www.lucytheelephant.org/
A national historic site as well as a unique example of the eccentric architecture of the late Victorian age, Lucy the Elephant is arguably the most beloved tourist attraction in the Atlantic City area. Located in the neighboring town of Margate, the 119-year-old elephant-shaped building has come to the brink of demoliton several times, only to be saved by outpourings of public protest and grass-roots fund-raising fervor.
Lucy's massive size is apparent She stands at the edge of the sand, looking out at the ocean. T
Windjammer logs from over the last century indicate that on clear days Lucy is visible from eight miles out at sea, thus making New Jersey's the only coastline in the world marked by a six-story-high, elephant-shaped navigational aid.