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Elzie C. Segar Memorial Park/Chester Visiter Center

ILUnited StatesChester, IL

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Elzie C. Segar Memorial Park honors Chester native and Popeye creator. Standing in Segar Park is a six-foot, 900 lb. bronze statue of the spinach-loving sailor. It is said that many of Mr. Segar’s characters were created from experiences with some people of Chester.

. The machine is located inside, near the entrance. The 4 coins are the main characters from the comic strip.
1) Popeye,
2) Olive Oyl,
3) Brutus,
4) Wimpy

4/14/25 by way of mail. Call Spinach Can Collectibles in Chester (618-826-4567) rather than the visitor center/city of Chester phone number.

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