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Pipestone County Museum
Pipestone, Minnesota
Pipestone City Hall was constructed in 1896 in only seven months in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. The Richardsonian Romanesque style became popular during the late nineteenth century because of its association with the industrialization of America. The robust stone arches and fortified walls symbolized strength and masculinity. The building originally housed the fire department, government offices and the city water system. Until 1960 the building also housed a public library, gymnasium, teen center, city lock up and meeting hall. In 1966 the building was deeded to the Pipestone County Historical Society and two years later after major renovations the Pipestone County Museum was opened. There have been a number of reports by people who claim to have seen the apparition of a young blonde haired girl. She wears a blue nineteenth century dress with a white apron and wanders the building. Other people have reported hearing footsteps and stomping on the floor upstairs. Voices can also be heard upstairs when it is known that no one is up there. Chairs are also known to move on their own accord.
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