OLDEST -- Example of Zoomorphic Architecture in the United States
N 39° 19.247 W 074° 30.694
18S E 542102 N 4352488
Lucy, a 65 foot tall wood and metal elephant is the oldest remaining example of zoomorphic architecture left in the United States. Over 126 years old, she has been restored and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WM45GH
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2008
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She is located at 9200 Atlantic Avenue.
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I also found this on Wikipedia (
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Basically zoomorphic architecture is buildings shaped like animals.