History

Discovering Stonebridge… the lost Mac-Groveland estate once considered for the governor’s residence

When the listing agent for a home my clients are buying in St. Paul’s Macalaster-Groveland neighborhood told me it was once the site of the Minnesota governor’s residence it immediately piqued my interest....
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Crocus Hill…the prestigious, historic St. Paul neighborhood where you can still find cobblestones

When Twin Cities residents think of Crocus Hill they usually think of beautiful mansions and stately historic homes in the area surrounding Grand Avenue, the ‘grand’ small town street lined...
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St. Paul’s Highland Park neighborhood… easy access to both downtowns, the airport and trails

St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood is uniquely situated to give easy access to both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul as well as the airport… without much airplane noise because...
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Site of one of the Twin Cities’ best French restaurants once had the most elaborate movie palace in the Upper Midwest

The Hamm Building in downtown St. Paul with its exceptional terra cotta ornamentation has a fascinating history. It was built in 1914-1919 across the street from what was then the federal building...
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Desnoyer Park… once planned to be the site of the State Capitol

Desnoyer Park is part of St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood, named for Governor William Merriam and his developer father. This area has long been considered the midpoint between Minneapolis and St....
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Milwaukee Avenue Historic District – Minneapolis Seward Neighborhood’s unique walker’s paradise

Only two blocks long, the Milwaukee Avenue Historic District is Seward Neighborhood's shining star. This group of small homes built between 1884 and 1890 was the first planned workers' community in Minneapolis, attracting immigrants...
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Best suburban coffee shop… awesome atmosphere in Eden Prairie’s historic Smith Douglas More House

Not your typical suburban (or even urban!) coffee shop, Eden Prairie Dunn Bros Coffee is awesome enough to be a destination spot. Located in the historic Smith Douglas More farmhouse built in...
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Pike Island… a hidden hiking gem at the confluence of the Mississppi and Minnesota Rivers

With fall color season on the way, I couldn't help but think about all the wonderful opportunities we have to take a walk and enjoy the crisp, fall air under trees...
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