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Found violin in Sioux City, IA
near the Orpheum Theatre
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1 day
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Description
Hi, I'm Noah Peterson. I found a violin outside the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Sioux City around 4:30 PM today. It was lying on a bench with a bow, rosin bag, and a dent on the case lid, tucked under a light post near the Main Street entrance. My gut told me someone was worried about it; I carried it to a safe spot near the Public Library steps, hoping it would reach its owner soon. The wood glows under the streetlamps, and the whole moment gave me goosebumps.
Approximate found location
near the Orpheum Theatre
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