Lucy The Elephant

By Angela Ash

Lucy the Elephant is an attraction that brings out the romantic in all of us.  Saved by a committee and even moved a few blocks to her current home on the sand, her story is one of perseverance and will power, and it is easy to see why she is one of the greatest roadside attractions in America today. 

Standing over six stories high and looking out over the Atlantic Ocean, it is said that Lucy played her part during Prohibition, and served as a signal post for entrepreneurial bootleggers.  Her large eyes, looking out onto the water, could serve as a lookout for incoming shipments, and lantern light could also serve as a "safe sign" for boats full of illegal liquor to dock. 

Taking a guided tour of Lucy will fill your mind with wonder.  Originally built as a real estate sales tool, Lucy has even been a private home during her time in Margate City.  Her interior is filled with informational artifacts that bring her colorful history to life. 

For additional information, please visit Lucy the Elephant online, or call (609) 823-6473.