Volunteers from Hampton Hotels' "Save-A-Landmark" program dig in their heels as they overhaul the World's Largest Shoe House in Hellam, Pennsylvania. In an estimated 84-hour restoration effort, nearly 20 employee volunteers will clean, prime and paint the five-story work boot; restore its historic stain glass windows; and paint the Shoe House's fence.

As part of the restoration, Hampton has partnered with Soles4Souls ¨C a non-profit organization that collects and distributes shoes for those in need ¨C in asking community members to put their best foot forward by donating their gently used shoes. Shoes can be dropped off at the Shoe House on September 26, any time between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

"Hellam's quirky Shoe House has brought smiles to passing motorists for decades, and we're taking an extra step in this restoration to help those who need new shoes as well,"said Judy Christa-Cathey, vice president of brand marketing for Hampton Hotels. "Hampton is helping to ensure that future generations of visitors will have a chance to stand in the shadow of this gigantic piece of Americana, by contributing nearly $20,000 toward the landmark's ongoing care."

The 25-foot tall, 48-foot long Shoe House was originally built in 1948 by Mahlon N. Haines, a famously eccentric local shoe salesman, as an extravagant advertising gimmick. Haines, the "Shoe Wizard of York," once invited young honeymooners to stay the night in his Shoe House, free of charge. The popular tourist attraction now operates as an ice cream parlor and gift shop, and as a museum dedicated to Haines' colorful life.

Following are just a sampling of other oversized sites refurbished by the Save-A-Landmark program:

World's Largest Teapot, Chester, W.Va.: In 1938, William "Babe" Devon transported a colossal root beer barrel from Pennsylvania to Chester, West Virginia. When he added a lid, spout and handle, the World's Largest Teapot was born. Nearly 20 years since the Teapot had received any sugar, it was restored by the Save-A-Landmark program in May 2007.

World's Largest Buffalo, Jamestown, N.D.: The 60-ton concrete beast was originally created to attract passersby to the town's various prairie- and bison-related attractions. After braving nearly 50 years of harsh winters, the Buffalo was restored by the Save-A-Landmark program in June 2007.

World's Largest Cuckoo Clock, Wilmot, Ohio: Standing more than 23 feet tall, the Cuckoo Clock was built in the late 1960s to attract customers to the neighboring restaurant, now Grandma's Alpine Homestead Swiss Village. Although it was diligently cared for, years of harsh climate conditions have weathered the landmark, so it was restored by the Save-A-Landmark program in August 2007.

World's Largest Duck, Flanders, N.Y.: This 20-foot-tall, 40-foot-wide gift shop was built in 1931 to lure travelers to purchase Peking ducks. The Big Duck is not only a treasured Long Island landmark, but is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored by the Save-A-Landmark program in August 2000.

World's Largest Santa Claus, North Pole, Alaska: More than 48 feet tall and 33 feet wide, this gigantic statue stands next to the world famous Santa Claus House and was restored by Hampton's Save-A-Landmark program in December 2000.

Hampton's Save-A-Landmark program is continuing its eighth year preserving historical, fun and cultural landmarks, from the Carousel Gardens in New Orleans, La. to the historical National Monument to the Forefathers in Plymouth, Mass.

During this time, the program has helped research landmarks in need, promoted landmark sites and their importance, facilitated thousands of volunteer hours, donated several tons of supplies and worked with matching grants-all at an investment of more than $2.5 million. Banding its hotels together in the communities they serve, Hampton employee-volunteers work hand-in-hand on the landmarks while Hampton provides the dollars to refurbish selected sites.