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Ramsey County History – Winter 1997: “‘Empty Nests’ and Tea at the Ramsey House”
Patsy Raudenbush‘Empty Nests’ and Tea at the Ramsey House Author: Patsy Raudenbush A mini-memoir of the author’s early marriage years, visiting the home of Unity Church’s pastor, Arthur Foote, and the Alexander Ramsey House, then still occupied by Ramsey’s granddaughters. PDF of Raudenbush, P. article…
Ramsey County History – Spring 1995: “What’s Historic About This Site? The Benjamin Brunson House and the East Side’s Railroad Island”
Ramsey County Historical SocietyWhat’s Historic About This Site? The Benjamin Brunson House and the East Side’s Railroad Island In 1855 or so pioneer surveyor Benjamin Brunson built a house overlooking Trout Brook. The neighborhood became known at Railroad Island. This is a brief story of the man, the house, and the surroundings.
Ramsey County History – Fall 1994: “The Midway’s Historic Sites Reflect Its Past”
Ramsey County Historical SocietyThe Midway’s Historic Sites Reflect Its Past A photo essay about historic sites in the Midway area. PDF of Midway photo essay…
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: “Creation in Stone: Carl Milles’s ‘Finest’: The God of Peace”
Dane SmithCreation in Stone: Carl Milles’s ‘Finest’: The God of Peace Author: Dane Smith St. Paul’s most famous artwork is the giant Mexican-onyx figure that dominates City Hall’s Memorial Hall. The artist was an enigmatic Swede, Carl Milles, whose first few proposals were rejected by the courthouse commissioners. He then disappeared…
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 – Winter 1993: “What’s Historic About This Site?”
Ramsey County Historical SocietyPDF of Historic Site…
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…