Cheshire, Connecticut: Muffler Man: Bunyan

Fiberglass Paul Bunyan Muffler Man statue holds a flag to comply with town signage laws.

Safe place with plenty of parking off the road.

I saw your commentary [on Muffler Men] on CBS News and said, OMG, we have one in a town close to where I lived. Years ago this huge figure, who we called Paul Bunyan, was displayed in front of The House of Doors store. They have since refurbished him, and he now stands proudly in front of the same store and Extreme Air, which is an indoor trampoline park.

The second "secret" Paul Bunyan reported missing from the trailer behind the building was moved to a new home with new owners in October 2019 (not sure where) so he could be restored and properly appreciated. There was no proper place here to put him for people to enjoy. He was "replaced," as part of a trade, with a variety of cast iron sculptures that line the walkway to the building: two dinosaurs, one elephant, and one giant tortoise. Kids love to take pictures on them!

Paul Bunyan by the roadside is still there and won't be going anywhere, and we continue to keep him in great condition. His flag has been reported missing in the past, but he still holds his flag most days of the year. It comes down in severe weather (such as ice storms).

As of New Years Day 2019, Cheshire's Paul Bunyan stands proud and in excellent condition. He's in front of an indoor trampoline park as well as the House of Doors now, so the "House of Doors" sign has disappeared from his base. He's holding his classic American flag. Although rumor had it that another Paul Bunyan was lying behind the building, we checked and none was present.