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Ramsey County History – Winter 1997: “When Euphoria Dimmed: X-Rays’ First Victim; William Henslin and His Missing Gold Crown”
George McDonaldWhen Euphoria Dimmed: X-Rays’ First Victim; William Henslin and His Missing Gold Crown Author: George McDonald In 1902 Dr. Warren Dennis subjected carpenter William Henslin to long and repeated x-ray examinations searching for a lost dental crown. The resulting radiation burns led to the first malpractice case regarding misuse of…
Ramsey County History – Winter 1997: “What’s Historic About This Site? The Saint Paul Building and Its 108-Year History”
Deanne Zibell WeberWhat’s Historic About This Site? The Saint Paul Building and Its 108-Year History Author: Deanne Zibell Weber Built in 1889 as the Germania Bank Buidling, the red sandstone structure at Fourth and Wabasha remains one of downtown’s finest buildings. This article traces its creation and subsequent uses. PDF…
Ramsey County History – Winter 1997: Book Reviews
Ramsey County Historical SocietyVincent A. Yzermans, Journeys, People, and Places (Waite Park, Minn.: Park Press, 1994). Robert Amerson, From the Hidewood: Memories of a Dakota Neighborhood (St. Paul: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1996). Bonnie Watkins and Nina Rothchild, In the Company of Women: Voices from the Women’s Movement (St. Paul: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1996). Rena Neumann Coen, Minnesota Impressionists (St.
Ramsey County History – Winter 1997: Letters to the Editor
Ramsey County Historical SocietyPDF of Letters to the Editor…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1996: “Fires, Hurricanes, Diamonds, Elephants: The Colorful History of St. Paul Companies—Minnesota’s Oldest Business Corporation
Virginia Brainard KunzFires, Hurricanes, Diamonds, Elephants: The Colorful History of St. Paul Companies—Minnesota’s Oldest Business Corporation Author: Virginia Brainard Kunz The St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company was incorporated in 1853, five years before Minnesota became a state. As a steamboat, then rail transportation center, St. Paul needed this institution and…
Ramsey County History – Fall 1996: Book Review
Ramsey County Historical SocietySusan Davis Price, Minnesota Gardens: An Illustrated History (Afton, Minn.: Afton Historical Society Press, 1995). PDF of Book Review…
Ramsey County History – Summer 1996: “From ‘Part-Time Pick-up’ to Renowned Ensemble: The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Its First Ten Years—1959 to 1970”
Glenn PerachioFrom ‘Part-Time Pick-up’ to Renowned Ensemble: The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Its First Ten Years—1959 to 1970 Author: Glenn Perachio The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) gave its first performance 18 November 1959 at St. Paul Central High School. The musicians were mostly moonlighters from the Minneapolis Symphony. Ten…
Ramsey County History – Summer 1996: “Minnesota’s First Brewery: Yoerg’s Final Years, 1933–1952”
James B. BellMinnesota’s First Brewery: Yoerg’s Final Years, 1933–1952 Author: James B. Bell Anthony Yoerg began Minnesota’s first brewery at his home on the Upper Landing in St. Paul in 1848. Then in 1871 the brewery moved to several caves on the west side of the Mississippi because the cool temperatures in…