The Boesch, Hummel, and Maltzahn building is the best preserved commercial building in the downtown area.

The Brown County Historical Museum is housed in the former Post Office. Built in 1910, it is styled in what is known as Dutch high-baroque. We loved its alternating horizontal bands of brick and white terra cotta and its fanciful stepped gables.

When we toured Wanda Gag's childhood home, we learned that the number seven was an important number to her father. The house has seven different exterior paint colors, seven different window shapes, seven rooms … one of the rooms even has seven walls.

Hands down our most cherished memory of New Ulm is learning about Wanda Gag … the internationally renowned artist and author of children’s books … including the classic Millions of Cats (first published in 1928, its never been out of print). Equally interesting was learning about her father, Anton Gag. He was an artist and photographer of regional renown, and a painter and decorator for homes, churches and buildings. We are convinced that if he had not died at the age of 49 his name would be much more widely known that it is today.

In a town filled with beautiful homes, this Queen Anne style brick house is especially pleasing. Built in 1887 by John Lind the 14th governor of Minnesota and first Swedish member of US Congress.

The Heritage Tree is typical of "trees" found in many towns within Germany. The purpose is to tell the town’s local history through symbols. You can see a few in detail by clicking here.

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