Paul Bunyan Statue

The city of Bangor in Maine claims to be the birthplace of Paul Bunyan, North America's legendary lumberjack. Owing to this cultural heritage, the city boasts of one of the largest statues dedicated to the giant logger. Located on Main Street, in the downtown area, the impressive statue towers about 31 feet (9.44 meters) high and is said to weigh about 3,700 pounds (1678.29 kilograms). Unveiled in 1959, the fiberglass structure was designed by J. Normand Martin. Even today, the huge figure welcomes visitors into the city, giving them ample photo opportunities, and functions as a major attraction and landmark in Bangor.