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New Ulm, Minnesota: Prince's Giant Purple Guitar

15 feet high, sculpted by artist Jefferson Davis. The jam-packed guitar incorporates a lot of other instruments -- symbolic tribute to Prince's versatility -- and a couple of white doves. Originally in Mankato; moved here in May 2023.

Minnesota Music Hall of Fame

Address:
27 N. Broadway St., New Ulm, MN
Directions:
Out in front of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. Downtown, on the west side of MN-68/N. Broadway St., just south of its intersection with 1st North St.
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Prince's Giant Purple Guitar sculpture.

Prince's Giant Purple Guitar

Prince's Guitar statue stands in front of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame.

[Christa Graham, 08/30/2023]

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