Laughter, Falling Water and Time
One of the largest dealers in Minnesota was Central Motors, 225 University Avenue in St. Paul, MN. It was advertised as covering an entire block, and it did—plus another block for used cars. They were in business from 1947 until the mid-fifties. Old folks remember waiting in long lines to see the 1953 models, which … Read more
To Anoka Same as Run No. 14, as far as Osseo. The road goes straight through that place and cannot be lost. Outside of town it runs straight north for about two miles, thereafter to the northwest for another couple of miles, and lastly straight north again until Champlain is reached. Several cross roads are … Read more
Supplying Quality Energy and Expanding Service for the Future With the country returning to a time of stability and progress, businesses and individuals alike are turning their attention to building and fueling the future. The war years placed limitations on construction, industry, and infrastructure, but now, with restrictions lifted, a new era of growth has … Read more
To Minnehaha Park and Fort Snelling You can reach Minnehaha Park by taking Lake Street to Minnehaha Boulevard, which leads directly to the park and then on to the fort. The route is straightforward and easy to follow. The road between the park and the fort can be sandy in some sections, but experienced riders … Read more
The Winchell Trail is a hiking route stretching five miles along the Minneapolis side of the Mississippi River. It extends between Franklin Avenue South and East 44th Street, offering a secluded experience for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. This rustic trail provides access to the Upper Mississippi River gorge, showcasing scenic views of sandy beaches, the … Read more
I have had my first experience on the wheel, and it certainly shall not be the last. It must be a very trying thing t begin wheeling in a dark and dingy hall with a man leading your nag around for you and holding you up while he tells you just what to do in … Read more
To Robbinsdale You follow Washington avenue N to Twentieth avenue, and this to Crystal Lake avenue. Just outside the city limits, a road fork is encountered. The road to the left, which is much poorer, leads to the small settlement known as Kenmore Park. On the other side of the main road, right opposite Kenmore, … Read more
A NATURAL HISTORY OF HARMON PLACE It seems like only yesterday that Harmon Place was igneous rock, monocotyledons, and dinosaur dung. But as the millennia came and went, and the various conflagrations smoldered, the earth became rich in rubber, chrome and used car lots. The early Indians of the area held these nomadic herds of … Read more
The neoclassical St. Paul Union Depot was designed by the famous architect, Charles Sumner Frost in 1913. Construction began in 1917. The station had 10 platforms and 21 passenger tracks. Eight of the tracks ended at Union Depot. The building was completed in 1923. A roundhouse for servicing locomotives was located southeast of the depot … Read more