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New Ulm's Glockenspiel

Downtown New Ulm, Minnesota, where we spent a layover day today, is clean and neat as a pin. Unusually for a small midwestern town, the main street, actually Minnesota Street, is thriving. Near the downtown is a 45-foot-tall glockenspiel, similar to those found in Germany. At noon, the bells ring, a sliding door opens, and a group of mechanical people representing local history emerge and perform. I've included some short video clips to give you an idea of how it works.

  • A traditional German glockenspiel

    • July 19, 2006 |

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    Joyce/Lee Berndt

    Hello to you in MN,
    I think I have finally gotten this comment regeime down pat and this will come through. I sent 2 others but they did not make it. We are brother/sister in law
    to the "oldie but goodie" Martin Berndt who is on the ride. At one time we lived in Seattle and then moved to Louisville, KY so we have traveled along the same paths you have taken.
    In addition, we lived in Mt. Lake, MN for 5 years and use to come to New Ulm for dinner where we could also enjoy a cocktail (Mt. Lake is in a dry county) Enjoy MN., but watch out for the mosquitos.
    Safe travel
    Joyce and Lee Berndt

    Posted by: Joyce/Lee Berndt | July 19, 2006 at 09:54 PM

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