Wheaton, Minnesota - Big Mallard
- Address:
- US Hwy 75, Wheaton, MN
- Directions:
- On the southeast edge of town, on the west side of US 75, just south of its junction with Hwy 27.
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Wheaton, Minnesota - Big Mallard I live in Wheaton, MN only about 1/4 mile from the Big Mallard. The following description of the Big Mallard came from the "1887-1987 Wheaton, MN Centennial History" book.
"The large mallard located along Highway 75 on the south side of Wheaton was constructed in 1960 to proclaim the 'Land O' Ducks' theme for the Wheaton area. The project was spearheaded and designed by Robert Bruns, at that time a teacher in the Wheaton school system.
"Set on a circular concrete base, the mallard was constructed by Elmer Olson, a local contractor. It was constructed of concrete and steel and stands more than twenty feet high. Originally actual rushes were planted within the base, but did not survive outside their natural habitat." [Jon, 01/07/2008]
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