Gemini Giant
| Gemini Giant | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Statue |
| Location | Entrance to South Island Park, Wilmington IL |
| Address | 201 Bridge St. Wilmington, IL 60481 |
| Coordinates | 41°18′21.8334″N 88°8′58.9272″W / 41.306064833°N 88.149702000°W |
| Year(s) built | 1964 |
| Relocated | November 29, 2024 |
| Renovated | 2019 2024 |
| Owner | Joliet Area Historical Museum |
| Height | 30 ft |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 438 lbs |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Fiberglass |
| Awards and prizes | Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame |
| Renovating team | |
| Main contractor | 2019: John Mercer 2024: [Re]Giant |
The Gemini Giant is a landmark statue on U.S. Route 66 in Wilmington, IL. Now installed at the entrance to the South Island Park, the statue previously stood outside the Launching Pad Restaurant from 1965 to 2024. The 30 foot tall statue is one of many giant "Muffler Man" advertising props found throughout the US in the 1960s. The Gemini Giant is named after the Gemini space program and holds a silver "rocket ship" in his hands, while sporting an astronaut's space helmet that resembles a welding mask.