Originally they were created by the company International Fiberglass and they didn’t get their name until the extremely popular book and website Roadside America labeled these giants as Muffler Men.
I’ve met a few of these big guys in my travels and here are the snaps to prove it!
Maryland Heights, MO
Foristell, MO
Lake Ozark, MO
Lake Ozark, MO
Osage Beach, MO (This MM is no longer here)
Rapid City, SD
Lyons, CO
Atlanta, IL
Wilmington, IL
Burbank, IL (The Frankenmuffler Man) Muffler Men are good people, but sometimes they’re a real pain in the neck! Every time you meet one, you get a crick in your neck from always looking up at 'em.
For some more info and fun sites on Muffler Men, check out these links.
Muffler Men Home Page
Roadside Architecture-Land of the Giants
Muffler Men Flickr Group
Tilting Trailer Patent for transporting Muffler Men
3 comments:
Love the spaceman and Frankenstein!!
Take a photo every time I go past one of these. got the hot dog and space man while riding route 66 a few years back and just got Paul Bunyun and Babe last week while riding the great river road. Neat guys these muffler men. They show up in different disguises when you least expect it.
Just me, or does Paul Bunyan look like he's saluting Hitler? Ditto the Indian and Alfred E.
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