Big Duck in Flanders celebrates 85th birthday

The Long Island Big Duck in Flanders celebrated its 85th birthday Monday. The duck-shaped building was built in 1931 and was moved three times before settling in Flanders. The 10-ton landmark started

News 12 Staff

Aug 23, 2016, 1:07 AM

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The Long Island Big Duck in Flanders celebrated its 85th birthday Monday.
The duck-shaped building was built in 1931 and was moved three times before settling in Flanders.
The 10-ton landmark started as a poultry store, but now is a gift shop that attracts tourists to the East End.
The duck site is a nationally registered historical place and has thousands of visitors each year.