Happy 50th Birthday, Big Ole!

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June 30, 2015 / James Feist /
Statue of Big Ole, a Viking with a helmet and shield reading “Minnesota Birthplace of America?” The Viking has a blonde beard, wears armor, and stands proudly under a clear sky—perfect for celebrating his happy 50th birthday.
After the World’s Fair ended, Big Ole was welcomed to his permanent home in Alexandria, MN. He was placed on a pedestal on the north end of Broadway Street on December 21, 1965. Notice that the text on his shield was changed. Here he greeted visitors and residents for decades. Photo courtesy of Douglas County Historical Society.
After the World’s Fair ended, Big Ole was welcomed to his permanent home in Alexandria, MN. He was placed on a pedestal on the north end of Broadway Street on December 21, 1965. Notice that the text on his shield was changed. Here he greeted visitors and residents for decades. Photo courtesy of Douglas County Historical Society.
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