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Ramsey County History – Fall 1990: “Reshaping the River: The Man-made Mississippi”
Virginia Brainard KunzReshaping the River: The Man-made Mississippi Author: Virginia Brainard Kunz The author compares the man-made Mississippi of today with the natural river. “If one of the colorful French voyageurs who once paddled the Mississippi could return as a time traveler, it is highly doubtful that he would recognize the river…
Ramsey County History – Summer 1990: “The Mississippi at St. Paul—Playground on the City’s Door Step”
Thomas B. MegaThe Mississippi at St. Paul—Playground on the City’s Door Step Author: Thomas B. Mega This article reviews the pleasure uses of the river in St. Paul from Pig’s Eye’s 1838 grog shop through the RiverFest music events of 1988. From very early days there were pleasure cruises. There were camp…
Ramsey County History – Summer 1990: “Mapping Minnesota: 1697 to 1857”
Ramsey County Historical SocietyMapping Minnesota: 1697 to 1857 Reproductions of four historic maps featuring the Upper Mississippi. PDF of Mapping Minnesota…
Ramsey County History – Spring 1989: “Boats, Boaters and Boat Clubs—Slips Cost 10 Cents a Foot”
Thomas J. KelleyBoats, Boaters and Boat Clubs—Slips Cost 10 Cents a Foot Author: Thomas J. Kelley Two short pieces in one, this article centers around Navy Island, the history of the Minnesota Yacht Club, and memories of the Minnesota Boat Club. The Yacht Club began in 1912 as the St. Paul…
The Mississippi and St. Paul: A Short History of the City’s 150-Year Love Affair With Its River
Virginia Brainard KunzSoftcover. Member Price: $10.00; Non-Member Price: $11.00 Order books here. Hardcover available, please inquire. Call 651-222-0701.
Ramsey County History – Spring 1986: “The Mississippi and St. Paul—Change Is Constant for the River and the City That Shaped It”
Paul Donald HestermanThe Mississippi and St. Paul—Change Is Constant for the River and the City That Shaped It Author: Paul Donald Hesterman The article’s theme is how today’s Mississippi River is different from the mid-nineteenth century river “in virtually every way, from the contours of its banks to the chemical composition…