This statue was dedicated in 2006.
Wimpy, appearing in 1931, is located in Gazebo Park. The statue was dedicated in 2006. Many believe that a number of the cartoon characters were modeled after folks Elzie knew in Chester. Elzie’s boss William Schuchert was good-natured and always had a tale to tell and became known as “Windy Bill.” He had a love for hamburgers, purchased mainly from the Wiebusch Tavern next door to the opera house—where the gazebo park is now. He would become the model for Wimpy in Popeye cartoons and is the reason the Wimpy statue is in gazebo park.
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– Located in the old Opera House where creator of Popeye, Elzie Segar, worked.
– Currently the international headquarters for the Popeye Fan Club and store for all Popeye characters’ paraphernalia.
– Houses a small museum of Popeye character antiques and collectibles.
– Opera house built in 1875 by John Schuchert was located on second floor with a double stairway entrance in rear of building.
Popeye Character Trail Map
Map link for Wimpy Statue
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