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The
Marnach house stands just outside Elba (pronounced "L-B"), Minnesota.
Restoration efforts, funded by Luxembourg, took place over several
summers, when artisans from Luxembourg came to Minnesota to work on the
project. Here we see the sign outside the "LB-Express"-- welcoming the
restoration crew to the U.S.
Note: Photographs by Suzanne
Bunkers. Copyright 1998.
If you would like to read my essay on Luxembouger immigration, please
click on this link:
Luxembourg |
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Site of the Marnach
House, built in the classic Quereinhaus style near Elba, MN, by the
Marnach family during the 1850s. The Marnach house is the best example
of Luxembourg architecture in Minnesota. The restoration efforts were
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Here is a portion of the
back wall of the Marnach house, just as repairs were getting underway.
The house had been vacant for a number of years prior to the start of
restoration efforts. To learn more about Luxembourg architecture, click
on this excellent essay on the Institut Grand Duchy's web site:
http://www.igd-leo.lu/igd-leo/emigration/archi.html |
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Here is one of the
windows with shutters brought over from Luxembourg and installed by the
restoration team. |
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Mr. Guy Thomas,
coordinator of the Luxembourg restoration efforts, and Rev. Frank Klein
of Dresbach, MN, take a break to inspect the progress. |
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A view of the completed
Marnach House Restoration Project. This photograph was taken at the
dedication ceremon, held on August 12, 1993. The Marnach House is listed
on the National Register of Historic Places:
http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/MN/Winona/vacant.html
Marnach, Nicholas, House ** (added
1978 - Building - #78003406)
Winona County - Off Co. Hwy. 26 in Whitewater Wildlife Management Area,
Elba, Minnesota (10 acres, 1 building) |
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