Lynwood, Illinois: Giant Man Made of Plastic Barrels
He comes and goes, but there are always fresh trash barrels for his resurrection at his home in a garden center and mulch depot. First reported in 2001.
Clarke's Garden Center
- Address:
- 2061 E. Lincoln Hwy, Lynwood, IL
- Directions:
- Clarke's Garden Center. On the north side of US 30/Lincoln Hwy just east of Hwy 394.
- Hours:
- 708-758-8500 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Free
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He was not there as of 7/23/17.
[Kerrie, 07/28/2017]The Barrel Sock Monkey is back and better than ever! Whoever is responsible for him, put him back up in front of the flower farm!
[Ben Perdue, 10/06/2015]
Giant man made of plastic Barrels at a garden center on US 10 West outside of Chicago. Happened to notice it as I was driving past and stopped to snap this photo. The place itself was really cool because it had all sorts of interesting landscape stuff.
[Steph Mineart, 05/28/2001]The giant man apparently comes and goes, but there's other odd stuff to look at even if he's not around.
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Plastic Barrel Man has disappeared and then been rebuilt several times since he was first reported in 2001. Visitors should definitely call ahead before they make the drive.