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Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
Bemidji, Minnesota
built 1937
Located in Bemidji, Minnesota, the Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues are one of the earliest roadside attractions in America. The sculptures were made during the rise in popularity of automobile travel to attract the attention of passing motorists. They are made from cement, stucco, and steel. American folklore states that Paul was 63 axe handles tall, and that it took a crow an entire day to fly from one of Babe's horns to the other. The massive pair are credited with creating the 10,000 lakes of Minnesota by making footprints that filled with rainwater. The Paul Bunyan structure stands18 feet tall and is about 5 feet wide. Babe the Blue Ox stands 10 feet tall with the width between the nose and tail at 23 feet. |