The Plummer Carillon - Rochester, MN
N 44° 01.310 W 092° 27.935
15T E 542830 N 4874436
This carillon is on top of the Mayo Clinic's Plummer Building in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota. It is one of only 3 carillons in the state.
Waymark Code: WM9Q9Y
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2010
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The Plummer Building Carillon was dedicated on September 16, 1928 to "the American soldier". With improvements and modifications over the years, today the 56-bell carillon has a range of 4.5 octaves. The Plummer Building itself is on the National Register of Historic Places and listed as a US Historic Landmark.
Location:
124 2nd Avenue SW
Rochester, MN USA
55905
Who controls the carillon?: The Mayo Clinic
Number of bells: 56
Schedule of regular public performances:
30 minute set are played 8 times a week.
Year of construction: 08/01/1927
Structure: Part of a larger structure. To the top of the tower is 295 feet.
Location web page: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
An original photograph of the carillon is required. One of you and your crew doing your very best imitation of Quasimodo and/or Esmeralda will be most appreciated.