Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania: Three-O-Nina the Giant Cow
Large fiberglass cow named "Three-O-Nina" has stood along Hwy 309 since 1967. Formerly multicolored, now back to dignified brown-and-white.
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My grandparents used to take me here when it was a dairy selling and serving milk products. They called the cow Dinah, as in first name "Dinah" and last name "Three-O-Ninah!" So the name seems to be consistent!
[Paul, 09/07/2010]The Giant Cow actually has a name! She is "ThreeOnina." My wife tells me that's the name, which reflects the fact that she stands alongside Route 309, that was selected as part of a contest held sometime in the 1960s. We believe the contest was sponsored by a dairy that was located there possibly in conjunction with an area radio station.
The dairy, station, and exact date have long faded from our memory. But the name remains and "ThreeOnina" still stands by the side of the road!
[David DeCosmo, 11/03/2009]
The Giant Cow is back to being brown again. Looks good. Located in front of an Amish shed place (no name). Next to Valley Power Equipment Inc on 309.
[Robin, 05/30/2009]
Still brown and white!
[Maeve Sullivan, 01/24/2008]Everyone loves her and uses her for a landmark when giving directions to people. In the past the local SPCA has benefitted when people could paint a portion of the cow for a donation.
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Three-O-Nina the Giant Cow
- Address:
- Wilkes Barre Township Blvd., Wilkes Barre, PA
- Directions:
- Hwy 309 northeast of Casey Ave on the left.
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August 2002 - The Giant Cow reported by Steve Skovira to have changed back to its original colors of brown and white. It had been multicolored for several years.