Statue of a Quarter Pounder, Bronze sculpture in Rapid City, United States
The Statue of a Quarter Pounder is a bronze sculpture 9 feet tall and 8 feet wide, standing on a granite pedestal outside a McDonald's on Cheyenne Boulevard in Rapid City. The sesame seeds on its top bun are about 20 times the size of regular seeds. Sculptor Raymond Gibby designed it, and Bott Monument of Riverton, Wyoming, made the pedestal.
In February 2020 McDonald's announced that one U.S. city would receive a bronze Quarter Pounder statue as part of its 50th-anniversary Fan Club campaign. Rapid City won out over contenders in Hawaii, North Dakota and Wyoming, reportedly for having the most Quarter Pounder with Cheese fans per capita. Council member Darla Drew unveiled it on 26 February 2020 outside the Cheyenne Boulevard McDonald's near Interstate 90, and 500 burgers were given away.
Rapid City won the statue over contending cities in Hawaii, North Dakota and Wyoming because, per a McDonald's representative, it had the most Quarter Pounder with Cheese fans per capita. The 2020 dedication outside the Cheyenne Boulevard McDonald's included 500 free Quarter Pounders for those attending.
The sculpture is located near a major highway exit, making it convenient for travelers passing through the area or exploring the city center. Visitors can easily stop for photos and take time to view the piece up close.
The statue's top bun carries sesame seeds about 20 times the size of real ones, and the whole bronze piece stands 9 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Sculptor Raymond Gibby designed it, while Bott Monument of Riverton, Wyoming, made the pedestal; the monument took over 1,800 hours to create.
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