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Topton: Putz to open for season

The annual holiday putz at The Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 S. Home Ave., will be open to the public 1-4 p.m. Nov. 26 and 27 and on Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18.

A traditional miniature display that covers 560 square feet, the putz is a collection of antique holiday displays, including working trains.

Ida Henry, a matron of The Lutheran Home at Topton during its years as an orphanage, assembled the putz between the years 1909 and 1945.

Among the 17 scenes are the story of the Holy birth, a replica of Radio City Music Hall complete with an organ and an orchestra in the pit, a circus, Toonerville trolley and a large church complete with tiny hymnals, baptismal fonts and a pipe organ.

The name comes from the German verb “putzen,” which means to brighten or display.

Large-group or special tours can be arranged by contacting Karen Sinkovits at 610-682-1422.