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From the web: "Copenhagen's most famous tourist attraction, the Little
Mermaid sits on a rock overlooking the harbour. Created by Edward
Eriksen in 1913 who was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's
fairytale, the model for the Mermaid was dancer Ellen Price."

Many 'Little Mermaid' replicas exist around the world in places such
as in Osaka, Japan; Piatra Neamt, Romania; and Kimballton, Iowa, USA.

I would like a list of all known locations of 'Little Mermaid'
replicas and the stories, if possible, about how they came to be located
outside of Denmark.

Note: A tip will be paid for stories of other similar landmark mermaids (ie. not
based on the Copenhagen sculture) around the world.

Thank you


.

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Request for Question Clarification by crabcakes-ga on 04 Aug 2005 12:33 PDT

Hello Uzz,

   I have located only 4-5 additional replicas of The Little Mermaid
statue. Researchers are reluctant to answer questions that require
"ALL" of something, as one can never be sure we find ALL.

   Would these additional statues be adequate for an answer?


   Regards, Crabcakes

Hello Uzz,

   Since posting my clarification earlier, I have found no additional
Little Mermaid statue replicas, so I decided to post this answer.


History of The Little Mermaid
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Placing the original statue
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/viewer/viewer.html?http://www.mermaidsculpture.dk/galleri3_uk.htmlluxfiathttp://www.mermaidsculpture.dk/billeder/3.jpgluxfiat273luxfiat382

Clay draft
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/viewer/viewer.html?http://www.mermaidsculpture.dk/galleri1_uk.htmlluxfiathttp://www.mermaidsculpture.dk/billeder/1.jpgluxfiat600luxfiat400

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Mermaid

History of the original.
http://littlemermaid.denmark.com/statue

?Now you can have her in your own garden or hall.
The original Little Mermaid made by Edvard Eriksen.
For further information contact the Sculptor's grandchild Alice Eriksen.?
Alice Ericksen, the sculptor?s granddaughter can be reached here:
http://www.mermaidsculpture.dk/index_uk.html

More links
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/mermaids/12.html

Mishaps
http://www.eubusiness.com/East_Europe/041216110405.2lzcobrq

History of Mermaids
http://northstargallery.com/mermaids/MermaidHistory2.htm

The Little Mermaid
http://www.wcities.com/en/record/,48055/99/record.html



Replicas of the Little Mermaid
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Solvang, California
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?There is a replica of the Little Mermaid statue that graces the
Copenhagen water front, windmills and plenty of real copper roofs.?
http://www.nordicway.com/places_solvang.htm

Greenville, Michigan
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?Greenville is a pleasant town straddling the Flat River. It boasts a
solid mix of industrial and agricultural interests. The town holds its
Danish heritage proudly, celebrating with a late summer "Danish"
festival that draws thousands to the area.?
http://www.innmichigan.com/Greenville.htm


Kimballton, Iowa
-----------------
?The American town of Kimballton celebrates its Danish roots with this
full size replica. Which isn't saying much, since the real Little
Mermaid is, well . . . little.?
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/IAKIMmermaid.html

http://www.auduboncounty.net/exxtian/kimballton/mermaid.html

http://traveliowa.org/places.html

LITTLE MERMAID/DANISH ATTRACTIONS 
Hwys. 44 and 173, Kimballton 
712-764-4343 
Open year-round. 
In Mermaid Park, see a replica of "The Little Mermaid" statue of
Copenhagen Harbor, the "Bondehuset" (farmer's cottage), half-sized
Danish windmill and children's playground. Visit historic Danish
Village Church, National Register Historic District, and Dania Garden
on Main Street.
http://traveliowa.org/places.html

http://www.thom.org/gallery/statues/IAKTmermaid/


Forest Lawn in Glendale, California
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http://www.seeing-stars.com/ImagePages/ForestLawnGlendaleMermaidPhoto.shtml


Songkla, Thailand
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?Located close to Had Yai this sleepy Gulf town has a thriving fishing
community, few western tourists and a small expatriate community
attached to the offshore oil industry. Samila beach has some great
seafood restaurants. There's also a replica of the Copenhagen landmark
- "The Little Mermaid" statue on the seashore.?
http://www.gothailand.com/frameme.php?page=tarutao.htm

Calgary, Canada, Marriott Hotel
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a miniature of the Little Mermaid, the famous statue in Copenhagen,
Denmark, created in 1913 by Edward Eriksen.
http://www.canadiancowboy.ca/artistprofile/


San Rafael, California
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?In 1909 Brewer Carl Jacobsen attended a ballet "The Little Mermaid"
in Copenhagen, based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. Deeply
impressed with the performance, the brewer asked Edvard Eriksen to
create a sculpture of the mermaid in the fairy tale. Edvard's wife
modeled for the bronze statue that was unveiled at Langelinie on
August 23, 1913 as a donation from Jacobsen to the City of Copenhagen.
"Den Lille Havfrue" still welcomes visitors to the harbor in
Copenhagen and is one of the world's most famous landmarks.
When Aldersly residents were faced with the task of moving the
Pedersen memorial from the front entrance area of Aldersly because the
beloved swans could no longer survive in the damp weather, what better
choice than a replica of the "Little Mermaid." The permanent display
designed by our gardener, Ed Ferroni, has become a favorite feature on
the grounds of Aldersly, as she greets all visitors to the retirement
community. The Pedersen memorial is being refurbished and the swans
will again be prominently displayed on the campus.?
http://www.aldersly.com/news/winter01/news.htm


Other Mermaid Statues
=====================

Vancouver, Canada
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?Next, on the water side, watch for the Girl in a Wetsuit, a sculpture
on a rock offshore that mimics Copenhagen's Little Mermaid.?
http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=vancouver@162&cur_section=fea&feature=30006

Norfolk, Virginia, Mermaids on Parade
-------------------------------------
?Thanks to the creativity and hard work of Peter and Bess Decker, who
conceived the Mermaids on Parade project and have been its leading
lights, we have had the pleasure to see our city transformed. Colorful
mermaids on corners and in fountains prompt comments from visitors and
lifelong Norfolk residents who want to know more about the mermaids
and more about us. Only the Deckers could have made this dream a
reality.?
http://www.mermaidsonparade.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1101657970&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&

Photos
http://members.cox.net/mermaid31/Norfolk/mparade.htm
?There Goes Mermaid ~ A NorfolkTale?
http://www.mermaidsonparade.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1084301124&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&

Norway
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http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/viewer/viewer.html?http://www.aasg.no/Kunstnerbyen.htmlluxfiathttp://www.aasg.no/bilder_store/bilder/havfrue_stor.jpgluxfiat600luxfiat514

http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/viewer/viewer.html?http://www.nittedalsporten.no/severdig/havfrue.htmlluxfiathttp://www.nittedalsporten.no/severdig/bilder/havfrue_slattum_terrasse.jpgluxfiat300luxfiat366

North Island, New Zealand, Pania of the Reef
--------------------------------------------
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pania


Plymouth Flying Lady
--------------------
?Over the years these radiator caps have come to be known as "the
Flying Lady." Only the Fairbanks family seems to know who she really
is. Take a close look, the next time you see one; take a closer look
at the point where her hips emerge from the swirling waves and where
her tail disappears topside. Notice the little ridges that represent
her fishy scales. She's a mermaid, all right!?
http://www.allpar.com/corporate/bios/fairbanks.html


Useless Information
--------------------
For over 30 years I had confused a Little Mermaid replica with The
Norwegian Lady statue in Virginia Beach, VA, where I spent much of my
childhood. I took this question because I ?remembered? that mermaid
statue. When I found absolutely nothing about it online, I called the
City of Virginia Beach and spoke to a very knowledgeable man named
Mark Reed told me the statue I remembered at 25th street was the
Norwegian Lady! Another childhood memory shattered! I thought I might
bring it to your attention anyway.
http://www.vbfun.com/visitors/categoryDetails.asp?filter=16&pass=1&cat=1


I hope this has helped you out! Please request an Answer
Clarification, before rating, if any part of this answer is unclear.

Regards, Crabcakes

Search Terms
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Request for Answer Clarification by uzzz-ga on 29 Nov 2006 12:57 PST

Hi crabcakes-ga

Sad day.

I will miss all of you on GA.

I noticed that you posted a couple of questions that automatically
became *locked* due to the words "Google Answers" being in the
question. You may want to cancel & repost.

All the best

Regardzzz

Uzzz

PS: I signed the petition.

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Clarification of Answer by crabcakes-ga on 29 Nov 2006 13:09 PST

Thanks Uzz,

   Have I lost the Google Answers Mindset already? What was I
thinking, posting *those* words on GA? I think I'll wait it out
though. I know Bobbie and Scriptor can be patient too!

   Ciao for now, Crabcakes

Thank you crabcakes-ga for a job well done!

Uzzz,

Here is one that is not a replica, though there are similarities;  the
Danish one is just too good to avoid any subsequent one not being
similar.
The significant similarity is that this one also has two lower limbs,
which goes counter to tradition.  You probably know the story, that
the man who ordered the "Little Mermaid" insisted that she should just
have a fish tail.

http://www.ostsee.de/boltenhagen/meerjungfrau.html

This bronze sculpture appeared on Jan 1 2005 on the beach of the named
place, that is on the German Baltic coast.  At that time, no one knew
who made it or placed it there.  (I don't know if this is now known.) 
It is a great attraction and the town has decided that it may remain.

Myoarin

OOOps!  He (Jacobsen) "insisted that she should NOT just have a fish tail."

(Who would want to have a sculture of a ballerina with no legs?)

Uzzz,
This German website describing the Bosporus for sailors includes a
photo and explanitory text about another mermaid. Scroll down a bit
till you see her.

http://www.insidersegeln.de/revier/Revier/bodrummarmaris.html

My translation of the pertinent text:

"Sadun Boro, the old man of Turkish yachting, had a special idea:  at
the entrance to the furthest corner of the bay Degirmen Bükü (in the
Gulf of Gökova) he had a small mermaid placed on a rock.  The figure
is from the studio of an Istanbul artist and could be confused to be a
replica of the mermaid in Copenhagen."

Myoarin

Very interesting comments myoarin-ga. I sincerely appreciate your postings.

Regardzzz

Uzzz

Thank you Uzzz, for the 5 stars and the generous tip! Both are appreciated!
Sincerely, Crabcakes