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Faribault, Minnesota: Tin Man Family

An impressively tall and well-made Tin Family stood outside of Lockerby Sheet Metal plant. After it closed, the figures were moved in 2023 to stand in front of the town's Rice County Historical Society Museum.

Rice County Historical Society

Address:
1814 2nd Ave. NW, Faribault, MN
Directions:
On the west side of 2nd Ave. NW, just north of the bridge across the Cannon River.
RA Rates:
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Tin Baby.

Tin Man Family

The Tin Man Family has a baby! Since the last update, the family has grown by one: a bouncing Tin Baby in a carriage.

[AmyC, 08/06/2014]

Tin Family.

Tin Man Family

This is an awesome roadside attraction. I nearly missed it as it is off the main road a bit. Easily accessed from Willow St.

[Drew, 07/07/2009]

Robot family.

Tin Man Family

The Tin Man at Lockerby Sheet Metal now has a girl friend or wife.

[Jack Steck, 10/28/2008]

Tin Man and Tin Dog.

Tin Man and his Metal Mutt

This Tin Man (well, sheet metal man, to be more accurate) and his dog are proudly representing Lockerby Sheet Metal and Roofing Company.

[Susan Patton, 07/19/2007]

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