Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: Tree Stump Sandwich Eater (Gone)
Nine-foot-tall stump carved March 2018 into a cartoony likeness of deli owner Michael Drozdowski, with a pot belly, big nose, popped out eyes, and a fluttering tongue as he prepared to devour a giant sandwich. Removed in 2024.
High Street Deli
- Directions:
- High Street Deli. From S. Main St., just south of its intersection with Pennsylvania Blvd, turn east onto Parrish St., then take the first left onto High St. Drive three blocks. You'll see the tree on the right, at the intersection of Stanton St.
- Hours:
- Removed in 2024.
- Status:
- Gone
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The tree stump carving is gone. I stopped by earlier this month and there is now just a very short tree stump where the carving used to be.
[signmanjoe, 12/09/2024]
Tree stump is right in front of the deli.
[Paul Kasel, 04/02/2019]The carving mimics the deli's mascot art, which is a caricature of its late owner Michael Drozdowski.
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Stump art is usually short-lived, and this stump also included the deli's previous name, so it was destined for the chainsaw.