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Lore 261: Attraction

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The Birth of a Roadside Icon: Lucy the Elephant

This chapter explores the remarkable history of Lucy the Elephant, a towering 65-foot wooden structure built in 1881 to attract attention and sell land. It highlights how Lucy's innovative design sparked a new era of tourism and roadside attractions in America.

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