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The National Music Museum (or "Shrine to Music Museum") in Vermillion South Dakota (at the University of South Dakota). The museum contains over 10,000 music instruments, including many extremely rare and highly valuable pieces, including this 1693 violin by Antonio Stradivari, "Probably the greatest concert violin built before 1700, it is one of but a half a dozen 'Strads' to survive with its original neck, with oxidation showing from the original nails (clearly visible). Moderniazed probably early in the 19th century. Nick-named the 'Harrison' after Richard Harrison, English solicitor and musician, who owned it in the 19th century." (8/13/2004)