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LaVale, Maryland: Large Golden Ear (Gone)

A large human ear, carved from a tree stump and painted glittering gold, stood in someone's front yard. Reported gone in 2021.

Directions:
On the south side of ALT US 40/National Hwy just west of its intersection with N. Lavale St.
Hours:
Reported gone in 2021.
Status:
Gone

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Large Golden Ear

The Large Golden Ear is gone. Apparently the hearing-aid business closed. However, the giant gorilla is still keeping watch in front of the house.

[C.S.Ray, 05/20/2023]
Large Golden Ear

Sadly, this ear is no longer there. 2/23/2021

[Audra Fetters, 02/25/2021]

Golden Ear.

Giant Golden Ear

A giant Golden Ear carved out of a tree trunk listens alongside the National Highway in LaVale, with a whispering squirrel climbing up the side. It's signage for a hearing aid shop in a residential area. There's also a giant resin Gorilla sitting outside of the house

[Chris Harmon, 11/26/2015]

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