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Ramsey County History – Fall 1983: Board of Directors
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Ramsey County History – Spring 1983: “The Como Shops—Transformed into Bandana Square”
Nancy TracyThe Como Shops—Transformed into Bandana Square Author: Nancy Tracy In 1877, the Northern Pacific Railroad moved its headquarters to St. Paul from Brainerd. A few years later, the railroad built repair and maintenance facilities, opening the Como Shops in 1885 at the intersection of Lexington and Como Avenues. The…
Ramsey County History – Spring 1983: “Swamps, Farms, Boom or Bust—Como Neighborhood’s Colorful History”
Patricia Murphy and Gary PhelpsSwamps, Farms, Boom or Bust—Como Neighborhood’s Colorful History Authors: Patricia Murphy and Gary Phelps Before construction of the Como Shops, the Como neighborhood was an undeveloped area of timberland, swamps, and a few farms. Lake Como was probably named by an early settler. Land developer Henry McKenty built the…
Ramsey County History – Spring 1983: Board of Directors
Ramsey County Historical SocietyPDF of Board of Directors…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1982: “The St. Paul Farmer’s Market: A 130-Year-Old Tradition”
Rosemary PalmerThe St. Paul Farmer’s Market: A 130-Year-Old Tradition Author: Rosemary Palmer The St. Paul Farmer’s Market is one of the oldest institutions in the city. In 1853, a man built a market house with a second floor that served as a place for community gatherings and where farmers could…
Ramsey County History – Fall: “Swede Hollow: Sheltered Society for Immigrants to St. Paul”
Mollie PriceSwede Hollow: Sheltered Society for Immigrants to St. Paul Author: Mollie Price Swede Hollow was an important St. Paul immigrant neighborhood along Phalen Creek on the city’s East Side. As early as the 1840s, a few hunters and trappers staked claims and an enterprise or two started using water…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1982: Board of Directors
Ramsey County Historical SocietyPDF of Board of Directors…
Ramsey County History – Spring 1982: “The St. Paul Public Library and Its First 100 Years”
Gary PhelpsThe St. Paul Public Library and Its First 100 Years Author: Gary Phelps The history of the city library system from its origins into 1982 is discussed. The library movement began with the German Reading Association in 1854, the Mercantile Library Association in 1857, and the YMCA. The city…
Ramsey County History – Spring 1982: Board of Directors
Ramsey County Historical SocietyPDF of Board of Directors…