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Ramsey County History – Summer 1994: “Lafayette Park and the Vanished Homes of St. Paul’s Elite”
Marshall R. HatfieldLafayette Park and the Vanished Homes of St. Paul’s Elite Author: Marshall R. Hatfield Officially created in 1886, Lafayette Park for many years was at the center of a stylish neighborhood where many of St. Paul’s elite had their homes. Residents included James J. Hill, John S. Prince, Elias F.
Ramsey County History – Winter 1994: “What’s Historic About This Site? The House Peder Foss Built—New Brighton, 1896”
Ramsey County Historical SocietyWhat’s Historic About This Site? The House Peder Foss Built—New Brighton, 1896 Norwegian immigrant Peder Foss built the largest and most intact Victorian residence in New Brighton in 1896. PDF of Historic Site…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1993: “The Newly Restored, Newly Renovated City Hall-County Courthouse”
Thomas J. KelleyThe Newly Restored, Newly Renovated City Hall-County Courthouse Author: Thomas J. Kelley On the occasion of the completion of its renovation, the story of the financing, building, and decoration of Ramsey County’s art deco marvel (1929–32), and then its renewal sixty years later. PDF of Kelley – Courthouse…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1993: “What IS Art Deco?”
Thomas J. KelleyWhat IS Art Deco? Author: Thomas J. Kelley A short history of the iconic American architectural style of the 1920s and ‘30s. PDF of Kelley – Art Deco article…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1993: “A Short and Happy History of Ramsey County and Its Two Earlier Courthouses”
Dane SmithA Short and Happy History of Ramsey County and Its Two Earlier Courthouses Author: Dane Smith The courthouse elsewhere celebrated in this issue was Ramsey County’s third. This article tells the story of the first (1850–1889), a very simple structure; and the second (1889–1932), Edward Bassford’s handsome but quickly obsolete…
Ramsey County History – Summer 1993: “Birth, Death and Reincarnation—The Story of Fort Snelling and Its State Park”
Samuel H. MorganBirth, Death and Reincarnation—The Story of Fort Snelling and Its State Park Author: Samuel H. Morgan Completed in 1820, then retired and recommissioned a few times over the next century and a quarter, Fort Snelling faced destruction with the building of a new freeway, cloverleaf interchange, and bridge over the…
Ramsey County History – Spring 1993: “What’s Historic About This Site? The Highland Park Water Tower and Its Architect, Clarence Wigington”
Arthur C. McWattWhat’s Historic About This Site? The Highland Park Water Tower and Its Architect, Clarence Wigington Author: Arthur C. McWatt One of St. Paul’s most famous landmarks is the Highland Water Tower. This is a short profile of its architect, Clarence Wigington. PDF of McWatt article…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1992: “A Story of Change, Pride, and Perseverance: The Mexican-Americans and Their Roots in St. Paul’s Past”
Jane McClureA Story of Change, Pride, and Perseverance: The Mexican-Americans and Their Roots in St. Paul’s Past Author: Jane McClure Professional oboist Luis Garzon came to Minnesota from Mexico City in 1886 and stayed to become a grocer and pillar of the Mexican-American community on St. Paul’s West Side. This article…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1992: “What’s Historic About This Site? St. Casimir’s Church and Its 100-Year Journey of Faith”
Ramsey County Historical SocietyWhat’s Historic About This Site? St. Casimir’s Church and Its 100-Year Journey of Faith Founded in 1892, this is the third St. Paul Catholic parish organized to serve Polish parishioners. The building, at 937 East Jessamine, went up in 1904. PDF of Historic Site…