When it really was an island…
The park at Harriet Island was built by Dr. Justus Ohage, St. Paul’s health officer, who donated the land to the city in 1900. His idea for the park was to build a place for healthy living in the center of the city. The park originally had a public bathhouse and beach, along with [...]
Clarence W. Wigington’s Highland Park Water Tower
The octagonal Highland Park Water Tower was designed Clarence W. Wigington. A city of Saint Paul architect from 1915 to 1949, He also designed the Keller Golf Course Clubhouse, the Saint Paul Public Safety Building, and Como Park Pavilion. Wigington is often considered the first big city African-American municipal architect in the country. The 134 [...]
