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Ramsey County History – Fall 1971: “Merriam’s Vision: Rural Village Between Cities”
John S. SonnemMerriam’s Vision: Rural Village Between Cities Author: John S. Sonnen The Merriam Park neighborhood was the creation of Colonel John L. Merriam, father of Governor William R. Merriam. He imagined a rural village halfway between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Merriam platted the development and placed both the park and…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1971: “Rice Park—How It Changed!”
Ramsey County Historical SocietyRice Park—How It Changed! An account of the early years of Rice Park, which begins with the donation of the land for the park to the city and its early neglect. Later the importation of squirrels, the problems of cows, and rug-beating all had an impact on the park, but…