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Organ Grinder’s House

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Organ Grinder’s House

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  • Location: Elbląg, powiat elbląski, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland

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    August 20, 2026

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    The magnificent Gründerzeit tenement house, built in 1897, opposite the train station is known as „Dom Kataryniarza“ (Barrel Organ House).
    The name goes back to the legend of a barrel organ player who is said to have earned the money for the construction with his music.
    Particularly interesting: Emil and Emma Drange, Angela Merkel's great-grandparents, lived here from 1910 onwards.
    During a short photo stop, pay attention to the elaborately restored facade, the coats of arms of Elbląg, and the many architectural details.
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    May 26, 2025

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    According to old stories, the popular name of this tenement house - "The Organ Grinder's House" - referred to a certain Elbląg resident who, playing the organ in Tsarist Russia (others said in the USA) - earned so much money that in 1897 he built this house. Perhaps it was August Behrendt, who is listed as the owner in the address book from 1900.

    (podroze.wm.pl/148536,Elblag-tu-mieszkali-pradziadkowie-kanclerz-Niemiec-Angeli-Merkel.html)
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    Location: Elbląg, powiat elbląski, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland

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