by V. Hughes
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February 26, 2007

Chester, IL the Home of Popeye the Sailorman-Photo Travel Essay

May 18, 2007 06:41 PM EDT
views: 45 | rating: 10/10 (9 votes) | comments: 12

Hello to all,

Coming home from our mini-vacation we found ourselves in Chester, IL. We didn't know that it was the home of Popeye the Sailorman's creator, Elsie Segar. Popeye and his friend can be seen everywhere in the small town on the Mississippi River.

 

Welcome to Chester, IL.

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 The Popeye Museum and Collectibles.

 

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Wimpy stands in the park. "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today."

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  Even the car wash has a Popeye theme.

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The world famous manly profile. "I yam what I yam!" A gang of ne'er-do-wells lassoed the statue with a chain, hooked it to a pickup truck, then pulled it down and towed it away. The only damage was to his chin. One tough cartoon dude!

 

 

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Dedicated in 1977 the statue stands proudly where the bridge crosses the Mississippi River.

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I'm Popeye the Sailorman,

I'm Popeye the Sailorman.

I'm strong to the finish,

cause I eats me spinach.

I'm Popeye the Sailorman. 


Namaste, Wayne

 
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Comments: 12

Kjersti W. May 18, 2007, 6:51pm EDT
Great photo essay. Looks like a fun place to visit.
Alison H. May 18, 2007, 6:56pm EDT
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies May 18, 2007, 7:07pm EDT
Thanks so much for sharing this bit of history. Great pictures. I think eating spinach saved his chin too.
as Olive would sigh "Oh Popeye", my hero.
Stephanie A. (On vacation) May 18, 2007, 8:48pm EDT
Did you visit Fort Kaskaskia while in Chester? There is a fantastic view of the river from a pavilion in the park.
Very nice photo essay, Wayne.
Trish A. May 18, 2007, 11:08pm EDT
Nothing like a trip to the midwest thanks to your photos and words. Love the photos and the information.
barb w. May 18, 2007, 11:11pm EDT
Midwestern girl here and I didn't know this. Thanks for the tour, Wayne.
Lisa Gensheimer May 19, 2007, 8:23pm EDT
What a fun roadtrip! I'll bet Popeye wasn't wimpy about eating HIS spinach last fall. Then again, he eats it straight from the can ...
donna f. May 20, 2007, 8:08am EDT
Too cool, Wayne. Those small towns can hold some great surprises.
Nic P. May 20, 2007, 11:46am EDT
Wayne this was absolutely enchanting.

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