Lucy the Elephant’s historic move 56 years ago
On July 20, 1970, the Save Lucy Committee accomplished what many thought was impossible: moving Lucy the Elephant from Cedar Grove Avenue to her current home at Decatur Avenue, saving the beloved landmark from demolition. By the late 1960s, Lucy had fallen into severe...
Lucy the Elephant celebrates three milestones at annual birthday party Saturday
On Saturday, July 18, there will be a celebration held for Lucy the Elephant’s 145th birthday, the 50th Anniversary of Lucy being designated as a National Historic landmark and the 250th Birthday of America. The red, white and blue-themed celebration will take place...
Light of Asia: Lucy’s forgotten relative
Most fans of the Jersey Shore know of Lucy the Elephant in Margate but very few know that she once had a cousin located a bit further south in Cape May. Known as the “Light of Asia” or Old Dumbo by the locals, she was designed by Philadelphia architect...
Trunkful of Love for Lucy the Elephant
A conversation with Richard Helfant, executive director/CEO at Lucy the Elephant Coastal Conversations Standing proudly along the shoreline in Margate, Lucy the Elephant has long been a symbol of history, curiosity and coastal charm. Built in 1882, it stands as a...
