Green Giant Statue

Green Giant Statue. . , Why the big guy? , The Green Giant Statue is a symbol of the long standing association of the City of Blue Earth with the Green Giant company. Peas and corn are still grown and canned here today., How long has he been standing there? , Local businessmen donated money to have a statue of the Jolly Green Giant created in 1978., The statue arrived via flat bed truck on September 21, 1978 and was actually erected on the 23rd to preside over the Interstate 90 dedication. He was hoisted in a sling by a 65 foot crane in the north roadside rest area a point where east met west, marking I-90's completion and representing a 3,028 mile nonstop route from Boston to Seattle., The statue was placed in his current location on July 6, 1979. Every winter he receives a red scarf from Santa to protect him from the cold Minnesota weather. The red scarf also pays homage to the old 1961 Green Giant logo - a time when the company first entered the frozen food market., What are some cool facts I can tell my friends about? , . 55 1/2 feet tall , . Made of fiberglass , . Wears a size 78 shoe , . Weighs 8,000 pounds , . Smile stretches 48 inches , . Cost $43,000.00 to manufacture, Visit the Giant Museum for more!