History Revealed: No Ordinary Dollhouse with Wendy Rossi

George Latimer Public Library
Saturday, November 9, 2024
2:00 pm-3:30 pm

Space is limited, reserve today! This event is free, open to the public, and intended for all ages.

Join us Saturday, November 9 for a wonderful conversation with Wendy Rossi, as she discusses growing up at the two homes on Charles Avenue and Arundel Street in St. Paul at the height of World War II and the cherished items attached to memories of her childhood and loved ones.

“Travel back in time with me to the 1940s. These were the war years, although the US didn’t enter the conflict until December 1941. I was a little girl—born in 1938—oblivious to world events. I lived with my parents — June and Clarence Ham—in a St. Paul neighborhood known as Frogtown. Ours was a little house at 435 Charles Avenue. My maternal grandparents — Violet and Guy Metzger— lived just around the corner at 554 Arundel Street. I was the first child and the first granddaughter. As such, I was indulged and remained “the only” in the family for several years. Gumpa Guy especially adored me. He built a dollhouse and presented it to me on my third birthday, April 9, 1941.” You can read Wendy Rossi’s article here.

About Wendy Rossi

Wendy Ham Rossi’s family has a long history in St. Paul. Rossi attended public schools in the city and then taught elementary school here for thirty-seven years. She recently donated her dollhouse to Ramsey County Historical Society. RCHS is grateful for this addition to its collections.