Wilmington, Illinois - Gemini Giant - Space Age Muffler Man

Address:
810 E Baltimore St, Wilmington, IL [Show Map]
Directions:
Launching Pad Drive-In, NE side of town.
Phone:
815-476-6535
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Gemini Giant. Wilmington, Illinois - Gemini Giant

Muffler Man iconI visited the Gemini Giant in Wilmington, IL on my way back from an assignment in Mt. Vernon, IL (where I also visited the Uniroyal Gal). He is in fine shape and there is no For Sale sign that I could locate. [Jennifer, 09/24/2007]

Wilmington, Illinois - Launching Pad, Gemini Giant for Sale
The Gemini Giant -- America's Space Age Muffler Man -- may leave Wilmington, Illinois for a new home -- but we're hoping not. Owners Jerry and Sharon Gatties have put their Launching Pad Restaurant and its mascot up for sale, planning to retire.... [12/31/2006] Complete News Story

Gemini Giant Muffler Man. Wilmington, Illinois - Muffler Man - Gemini Giant

Muffler Man iconWe visited on Memorial Day and the Gemini Giant is in great shape. Also, we ate at the Launching Pad restaurant and the food was great. Only cost eight bucks for me and my wife for lunch. [Dennis Wagner, 06/14/2006]

Gemini Giant - 2004. Wilmington, Illinois - Gemini Giant - A Space Age Muffler Man

Muffler Man iconI wanted to provide an update to the Gemini Giant located along Route 66. The last update you have showed duct tape around the ankle. I have a photo from May of 2002 and things look like they're back in tip-top shape for the Gemini Giant. [Rob Bernhard, 08/16/2004]

Gemini Giant.  Wilmington, Illinois - Gemini Giant - Space Age Muffler Man

Muffler Man iconHere is a photo of our local hamburger icon "Space Man" - muffler man's damaged leg. The ankle has been completely broken through (repaired with duct tape), with cracks running down either side of the foot. In addition, there is a horrible fist-sized hole atop his right foot, as well as a several nasty gouges. The "Gemini Giant" (as he is known locally) had no comment. [Bob Morris, 05/29/1999]

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