National Register of Historic Places

Lucy, the Margate Elephant

Lucy, the Margate Elephant is a historic place in Margate City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000493.

Margate City, Atlantic County, New JerseyListed August 12, 1971NRIS #71000493★ National Historic Landmark

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What is Lucy, the Margate Elephant?

Lucy the Elephant is a six-story elephant-shaped wood frame and tin clad building, constructed in 1881 by James V. Lafferty in Margate City, New Jersey. Lucy was built with the purpose of promoting real estate sales and attracting tourists to the area. Today, Lucy remains the oldest surviving roadside tourist attraction in America.

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Listing details

Name: Lucy, the Margate Elephant
City: Margate City
County: Atlantic County
State: New Jersey
Listed on the National Register: August 12, 1971
NRIS reference number: 71000493
Resource type: building
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 39.32063, -74.51131

When was Lucy, the Margate Elephant listed on the National Register?

Lucy, the Margate Elephant was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1971.

Where is Lucy, the Margate Elephant located?

Lucy, the Margate Elephant is located in Margate City, Atlantic County, New Jersey at approximately 39.32063, -74.51131. See the map above.

Is Lucy, the Margate Elephant a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lucy, the Margate Elephant is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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