The 7 Ancient Wonders of Evansville

In 1988 the definitive list of 7 Wonders was published in the Official Willy-on-the-Ohio Program and Yearbook. Sadly, many of these ancient wonders are no longer with us. A visit to the Willy-on-the-Ohio archives revealed the old mechanical art boards for the Program and Yearbook which, after much Photoshopping (they really didn't age well), are presented here for your enjoyment and consideration.

A page from the willy on the ohio program and yearbook display Wonders 1 through 4 of the Ancient Wonders of EvansvilleA page from the willy on the ohio program and yearbook display Wonders 5 through 7 of the Ancient Wonders of Evansville

Where are these wonders today?

  • The Entire West side of Evansville – it's still here, but the joke has sort of played itself out.
  • Marcia Yockey – RIP Marcia. The Yock passed in 2000.
  • Lost and Found Hubcaps – demolished to make way for an Enterprise Zone Pole Barn structure.
  • Indiana with Eagle – Vanished. Whereabouts unkown.
  • Giant Lawnmower – Gone, dismantled after collapsing under it's own weight.
  • Giant Nazi Santa from Hell – Deteriorating to the point collapse, he was taken down and dumped in a field to be forgotten. Fortunately, a group of visionaries found the fiberglass carcass and rehabilitated the jolly old elf, erecting him in his current location. He is no longer a nazi, and no longer from hell.
  • Giant Pink Elephant with Martini Glass – This one still exists, but was found to actually reside in Gibson County. Disqualified on a technicality.
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