I go to Wilkes-Barre frequently nowadays–it’s well known that I’ve become a huge fan of its Court House Deer. But I recently learned that there’s another famous animal statue in Wilkes-Barre. She’s from Wisconsin, which makes sense since she’s a dairy cow (and they’re known for their cheese). She’s huge, way, WAY bigger than the … More Meet “Three-O-Nina”, the Big Cow of Wilkes-Barre
While visiting the Luzerne County Historical Society Museum in Wilkes-Barre PA this past weekend, I came upon a large metal bald eagle. Clearly old, the white paint on its head faded, it’s a weathervane that, according to the sign, adorned the top of the second Luzerne County Courthouse (1804-1858). There have been four Luzerne County … More Before there was a Court House Deer in Wilkes-Barre, there was a Court House Eagle
I have family from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania but only became a regular visitor recently. On one of my first trips, I was informed that my pronunciation of “Barre” is wrong. The source of my pronunciation is my grandmother, who I distinctly remember pronouncing the “Barre” in Wilkes-Barre as “Bearuh”—just a soft little “uh” at the end. … More Wilkes-Barre–how the heck do you say it??
Their views are very different—one contemplates the Korean War Memorial on the Luzerne County courthouse grounds in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania while the other, 37 miles south, gazes down at the town of Jim Thorpe from the front lawn of the Asa Packer Mansion. They’re life-size, they’re made of cast iron, and they’re both well over a … More Cast iron brothers? The case of the deer from Wilkes-Barre and the elk from Jim Thorpe
I’ve had the honor of literally putting something on the map. Google Maps, to be exact. Merriam-Webster Dictionary’s definition of to put (something or someone) on the map is to make (a place, person, etc.) famous or well-known. What I’ve put on the map definitely fits into the “etc.” category—a life-size iron deer. It all … More The thrill of putting something on the (Google) map
When I stumbled upon one of the articles on Newspapers.com, I knew I had to write a book about him. A life-size talking deer made of iron who was wise, funny, and sometimes sarcastic–I loved it. This deer was a big celebrity in his early days and is still a prominent figure in his hometown. … More The talking Court House Deer of Wilkes-Barre
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