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Bull Statues (page 2)

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The fiberglass bull statues shown below and on the next pages are about the same size, wear halters, and have their left hind legs in a forward position. I believe these statues were made by Sculptured Advertising of Sparta, WI. The examples shown below with message board signs on their sides were either produced for Sirloin Stockade restaurants or used extensively by the chain. This bull statue mascot was known as "Sir Loin." Sirloin Stockade was established in 1966 in Oklahoma City. The original location had a bull statue. By 2016, there were more than 80 locations in eight states. I believe there are only about 15 locations left. These fuzzy-coated statues were meant to represent Hereford cattle and were originally painted with red coats and white markings. Apparently, they were sold on trailers so that the statues could be moved around to different locations. These non-permanent trailers also helped businesses get around local sign codes.

The statues shown below are organized alphabetically by state.

Hudson's Supermarket
Harrison, AR
 Bull
Buttonwillow, CA
The bull statue at Hudson's Supermarket has been installed on top of the sign since at least 2008. He wears a Santa hat during the Christmas holiday season. [map]

The Bull statue in Buttonwillow stands in a field and advertises for the Buttonwillow Land & Cattle Company. [map]

Bull
Davenport, IA
 Thomas Sign Co. [gone]
Manhattan, KS
 Bull
Emporia, KS
The Bull statue in Davenport is located at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. It was originally installed at a Sirloin Stockade which was across the street. The restaurant closed in 1982 and the statue was installed here. After being stolen a few times as a prank, it was removed from the trailer and installed permanently on the ground. [map]

The Thomas Sign Co. is still there but the Bull statue was gone by 2013. This photo was taken in 2010.

The Bull statue in Emporia advertises for Emporia Livestock Sales and the Longhorn Restaurant which are located down the street. [map]

More Iowa:
Big Steer Restaurant (Altoona)
Guthrie Livestock Auction (Guthrie Center)
Randall's Stop N Shop (Hudson)

Bull [gone]
Olathe, KS
 The Kow
Pittsburg, KS
 Bull
Franklin, KY
The Bull statue in Olathe was installed in the Dennis Avenue Shops shopping center parking lot in 2022. The owner bought it in Wichita, KS. In 2025, the statue was sold and to someone in New Jersey that is going to resell it.

The Kow statue advertises for the KKOW radio station. It was parked in front of the Fort Scott Community College campus when this photo was taken in 2010. The statue is apparently moved around town.

The Bull statue in Franklin stands in front of Lucky Lotto at the Tennessee border. This is the only message board bull that I know of with horns. [map]

More Kentucky:
Sirloin Stockade (Murray)

Saia's Super Meat Market
Mandeville, LA
 Bull
Monroe, LA
The Saia's Super Meat Market statue is mounted on a trailer in front of the store. It has been there since 1979. The statue was stolen in 2023 and quickly returned. [map]

The Bull statue in Monroe is installed in front of Don Tomas Taqueria & Cantina. The restaurant opened around 2011 and the Bull was installed there then. [map]

Minnesota:
Olde Tyme Trading Post (Motley)

Bull
Lamar, MO
 Bull [gone]
Joplin, MO
 Domenico's Italian Restaurant
Osage Beach, MO
This Bull statue in Lamar was installed at a Phillips 66 gas station around 2023. It was painted black then but was white by 2024. It was previously located downtown. [map]

This Bull statue in Joplin was installed in front of the Guitars Rock N Country Bar. This photo is from 2010. The Bull was gone by 2012. Does anyone know where it wound up?

The Bull statue at Domenico's Italian Restaurant has been there since at least 2014. In 2024, the city notified the restaurant that the bull does not conform to the sign code and must be removed. [map]

Byergo Beef Store
Savannah, MO
 Jess & Jim's Steakhouse
Kansas City, MO
 Pro 100 Realtors [gone]
Neosho, MO
The bull statue at the Byergo Beef Store has been there since at least 2018. [map]

The bull statue at the Jess & Jim's Steakhouse in Kansas City has been on the roof since the early 1990s. [map]

The bull statue in Neosho was installed in front of Pro 100 Realtors. These photos are from 2023. By 2024, the statue was gone. It is rented out and moved around the area for different promotions.

Windsor Livestock Auction
Windsor, MO
 Unionville Livestock Market
Unionville, MO
The bull statue at the Windsor Livestock Auction has been there since at least 2008. [map]

The bull statue at the Unionville Livestock Market has the same halter (painted over now) as the Sirloin Stockade bulls shown above but no sign boards. It has been there since at least 2008. [map]

Powell Meat Co.
Clinton, MO
 Sirloin Stockade
Rolla, MO
The bull statue at the Powell Meat Co. has been there since around 2017. [map]

This Sirloin Stockade opened in 1975 and this bull was probably installed on top of the sign then. The restaurant burned down in 2018 and was rebuilt. [map]

Eastern Montana Fairgrounds
Miles City, MT
The bull statue at the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds in Miles City has been there since at least 2008. [map]

More Montana:
former Dale Dairy (Missoula)

Nebraska:
Texas T-Bone (Grand Island)

Bull [gone]
Carlsbad, NM
 Bull
Las Cruces, NM
The Bull statue in Carlsbad was installed on the roof of Lakeside Meats. In 2017, it caught on fire and was destroyed.

The Bull statue in Las Cruces is installed in front of Big Daddy's Flea Market. [map]

More New Mexico:
Sparky's (Hatch)

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