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
In 1954, Bud Johnson Pontiac, situated at 1515 University Avenue, adjacent to the Hi Jack Bar, transitioned into Arrow Pontiac. On December 13, 1955, at 2:44 p.m., the dealership experienced a devastating fire. The blaze, initiated by an explosion, shattered the showroom windows and inflicted substantial damage on both the building and the vehicles … Read more
Harold J. Slawik, a lifelong St. Paul resident, built a lasting legacy in the automotive industry. His business, Slawik Motors—later renamed Atomik Motors—operated at 1865 University Avenue before expanding. In the 1950s, he and his wife, Marie, grew the business into Midway Ford, one of the Midwest’s top dealerships. Marie played a key role, becoming … Read more
Modern Trends in Fixtures for Food Serviceat Paulle’s Factory Showrooms407 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MinnesotaPhone: Nestor 2818 The only display of its kind in the Midwest! Exciting new ideas await you at Paulle’s showrooms. Expert food service engineers will assist you in planning an interior that offers atmosphere and a kitchen that meets … Read more
St. Paul offers some of the finest conditions for cyclists, with its expansive miles of asphalt-paved roads in the business districts and brick or sandstone paving in other areas. The city’s natural beauty and wealth of scenic landscapes make it a haven for cycling enthusiasts. The terrain is largely gentle, with any steep gradients being … Read more
After the Territory of Minnesota was established a young missionary , Reverend Edward Duffield Neill, went west from Philadelphia to establish the region’s first Presbyterian congregations. In 1849, he founded the First Church in downtown St. Paul. On Christmas Eve in 1855, he created a second congregation, which he named House of Hope, envisioning it … Read more
In 1903, Anna Quale Fergstad and a few other Norwegian women formed a literary club . After several meetings, Fergstad suggested the club take up charitable work. On October 19, 1903, members of the group formed the Lyngblomsten Society. Fergstad was named president. The name Lyngblomsten was selected to commemorate the national flower of Norway, … Read more
The Capitol has a framework of steel set in walls of brick and stone, supported by columns of granite and marble. The framework as well as the floors, partitions, and roof are protected against fire by hollow tile.The exterior walls are of grayish white Georgia marble, and the foundation, terraces, outside balustrades, and steps are … 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