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Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox

Bemidji, Minnesota • Beltrami County

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About This Property

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The Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues in Bemidji are iconic roadside attractions, standing as a testament to the enduring appeal of folklore and the burgeoning tourism industry of the mid-20th century.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Object
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
3/10/1988
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Entertainment/Recreation
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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