Nelsonian, The (32-piece one-man band) - Buffalo, MN
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N 45° 12.319 W 093° 51.791
15T E 432211 N 5006121
This is The Nelsonian, a 32-piece one-man band that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Object #79003918.
Waymark Code: WM3VEN
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 05/21/2008
Views: 42
The Nelsonian, also known as the “Mighty Nelsonian” is an imposing 32-piece one-man band machine invented and constructed by Albert Nelson. It took took 35 years to build, has 6,000 feet of rubber tubing, 50,000 parts, and weighs over 2,600 lbs. It is housed inside the free museum at the Wright County Heritage Center, where visitors can see it and the truck that was used to move the instrument around. Pictures are enclosed - thanks for visiting!
Street address: 2001 Hwy 25 N Buffalo, MN USA 55313
County / Borough / Parish: Wright
Year listed: 1979
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1932-1956, 1958-1983
Historic function: Recreation and Culture
Current function: Recreation and Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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