 The
Music Man Square
308 S. Pennsylvania
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 424-2852 or toll free (866) 228-6262
www.themusicmansquare.org
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Featuring
a 1912 streetscape with an ice cream parlor/soda fountain
and gift shop, all in set designs from the Warner Brothers
motion picture of The Music Man. There's also an interactive
museum highlighting Meredith Willson's memorabilia and music-related
exhibits. More information about Meredith Willson.
Hours:
Tues. - Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm; other times by appointment; closed
holidays
Admission:
Self-guided tour of streetscape is free; Meredith Willson
Museum $5.00 adults, $2.50 children under 12 |
Group
Tour Information
Group
Tour Hours of Operation: regular hours plus other times
by appointment Tues. - Fri. for motorcoach tours only
Group Admission Rate: $5 adults, $2.50 children under
12. Complimentary admission for driver & escort
for groups of 25 or more
Group Tour Size: 10 minimum and 80 maximum
Guided Tours Available: yes, reservations required
(1-week notice)
Unique Tours for Motorcoach Groups Only: yes, motorcoach
groups can enjoy an ice cream treat at the ice cream parlor
located in the facility.
More information about ice cream treat.
Length of Tour: 30 minutes minimum and 45 minutes
average time for general tour; additional 30 to 45 minutes
if group would like ice cream treats.
Handicap Accessible: yes
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes
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 Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House
530 1st St. NE
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-3666 or (641) 423-1923
www.stockmanhouse.org
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Designed
by Frank Lloyd Wright in the Prairie School style, constructed
in 1908, the house presents a revolutionary challenge to the
very common four-square house of that time. Its open
floor plan, with the living room flowing around a central
fireplace into the dining room and leading into the veranda,
led to the floor plan of the modern American home. The restored
home is furnished with Arts & Crafts and Wright designs
of its period. It is the first and only Prairie School house
designed in Iowa by Wright. Learn more about
Frank Lloyd Wright while in Mason City and the area's Prairie
School Architecture.
Hours:
Third weekend in May through August: Thurs. - Sat. 10
am - 5 pm, Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm; September - October Sat. 10 am
- 5 pm, Sun. 1 pm - 5 pm; last tour begins at 4:30; other
times by appointment during May - October for a minimum of
10.
Admission:
$5 adults, $1 children under 11 |
Group
Tour Information
Group
Tour Hours of Operation: regular hours plus other times
by appointment from third weekend in May - October for
tours.
Group Admission Rate: $5 adults, $1 children under
11; complimentary admission for driver & escort for
groups of 25 or more
Group Tour Size: 10 minimum and 45 maximum
Guided Tours Available: yes, reservations required
(2-week notice)
Length of Tour: 30 minutes minimum and 45 minutes
average time for general tour
Handicap Accessible: no, first floor only; second
floor can be viewed by TV located at facility
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: no
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 Mason
City Veterans Monument
Central
Park, State St.
Mason City, IA 50401
Honoring
over 3,000 veterans with Mason City connections; the monument
features 12 Black India Granite stones, each standing 8
feet high and weighing 4,000 pounds.
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Meredith
Willson / Music Man Footbridge
On 2nd St. SE in Mason City over Willow Creek
connecting
River Heights Drive and South
Connecticut Ave.
Named in honor of Meredith Willson, Mason City native and
internationally renowned composer, this bridge spans across
Willow Creek and is featured on the Prairie School Architectural
Tour / Historical Walking Tour.
More information about Meredith Willson. More information about the Prairie
School Architectural Tour / Historical Walking Tour. |
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 Meredith
Willson Boyhood Home
314 S Pennsylvania Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 424-2852 or toll free (866) 228-6262
www.themusicmansquare.org
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Restored
1895 modified Queen Ann house, birthplace and boyhood home
of songwriter and playwright of "The Music Man," Meredith
Willson.
More information about Meredith Willson.
Hours:
Tues. - Sun. 1pm-4pm;
other times by appointment; closed holidays.
Admission:
$4 Adults, $2 children under 12. |
Group
Tour Information
Group Tour
Hours of Operation: regular hours plus other times by
appointment Tues. - Fri. for motorcoach tours only
Group Admission Rate: $4 adults, $2 children under
12; complimentary admission for driver & escort for
groups of 25 or more
Group Tour Size: 10 minimum and 27 maximum
Guided Tours Available: yes, reservations required
(1-week notice)
Length of Tour: 30 minutes minimum and 45 minutes
average time for general tour
Handicap Accessible: no, first floor only
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes, limited
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Prairie
School Architectural Tour / Historical Walking Tour
Prairie School Tour encompasses 14 blocks
and Historical
Tour is an additional 13 blocks
beginning at 303 2nd St.
SE. in Mason City.
(641) 421-3666
Self-guided tour of the largest group of Prairie School
designed homes on a unified site, (Rock Crest & Rock
Glen area), including a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
A walking tour guide is available for $5 at the Charles
H. MacNider Art Museum, The Music Man Square, Mason City
visitors Information Center and at the Frank Lloyd Wright
Stockman House. Enlarged Mason City downtown map featuring an overview
of the self guided walking tour. |
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 Frank
Lloyd Wright Designed Hotel / Bank
15
West State Street
Mason
City, IA 50401
641-423-0689
www.wrightonthepark.org
The only remaining hotel in the world designed by Frank
Lloyd Wright as well as an attached bank building also designed
by Wright. Wright was commissioned to design both
the Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank structures in
early 1909. The hotel, completed in 1910, is currently
under restoration slated to be completed in the year 2010. More information about Frank Lloyd
Wright and Prairie School Architects who impacted Mason
City.
An update regarding the restoration
process of the Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel / Bank Building.
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 Cannonball
457
East Park, State St.
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 423-5328
www.friendsofthe457.org
Built
in 1912, this last remaining steam locomotives of
the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway. Only
steam locomotive of its size on display in the nation,
restored to reflect its original appearance in the
late 1940’s.
Hours:
May through October:
Sat. and Sun. 1pm-5pm; other times by appointment
Admission:
Free |
Group
Tour Information
Group
Tour Hours of Operation: regular hours plus
other times by appointment for motorcoach tours
only
Group Admission Rate: Free
Group Tour Size: 10 minimum and 55 maximum
Guided Tours Available: yes, reservations
required (4-week notice)
Length of Tour: 30 minutes minimum and
45 minutes average time for general tour
Handicap Accessible: no
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: no
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Surf
Ballroom & Museum
460 North Shore Dr.
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6151
www.surfballroom.com
"The day the music died." The final concert site of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson.
Directions to Crash Site: From US Hwy 18, go north on N. 8th St. in Clear Lake for 4.7 miles. When the paved road (which turns into Grouse Ave) turns to your left (west), take the gravel road (310th St) to your right (east), then immediately left (north) on Gull Ave. Follow Gull Ave to the north for one-half mile, just past the grain bins to the first fence row on your left (west). Walk along the fence row towards the west for just under one-half mile. A small memorial is located at the place the plane came to rest. Four trees were also planted along the fence row in 1999, one for each performer and the pilot. The memorial is located on private property. Visitors are asked to respect their rights while visiting "The Place The Music Died."
Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm
June-Sept.: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
or by appt. year round
Admission:
$5 suggested donation |
Group Tour Information
Group Tour Hours of Operation: regular hours plus other times by appointment for motorcoach tours only
Group Admission Rate: $6 per person for narrated tour and video; $1 addt'l per person includes snack.
Group Tour Size: 30 minimum and 95 maximum
Guided Tours Available: yes, reservations required (1-week notice)
Length of Tour: 60 minutes minimum and 90 minutes maximum
Handicap Accessible: yes
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes
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