A growing collection of pictures taken in St. Paul. I take all of my own pictures for my blog and have accumulated hundreds of them.
Make a call on Anna Ramsey, wife of the first territorial governor, at St. Paul's Ramsey House. Guides dressed as her servants may even surprise you with a tour of the Victorian home and some fresh cookies. Enjoy a glimpse into family and servant life in the 1870s. One of the nation's best preserved Victorian-era homes, the Ramsey House features carved walnut woodwork, marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and many original furnishings. Pick up Victorian-era souvenirs in the Carriage House gift shop.
With 210-foot twin towers of Assumption Church, the oldest church in St. Paul, are familiar downtown landmarks. The beautiful German Romanesque revival structure was built of local limestone between 1869 and 1873 by a German Catholic parish.
The photo was taken near Raspberry Island park, and the boats are on the Mississippi River. I love the boats . . because I do.
There are some very old cemeteries in St. Paul. This shot was taken in Clavery Cemetery, a Catholic cemetery since 1856
Historic Cemeteries
One of mnay local coffee shops. This one is a favorite because it is close to home and by the River.
Caribou On Spring Street
From the South Shore of the Mississippi river. Taken before the shipping and boating season started. The river through downtown is rarely this quiet.
Where the flowers are all in one beautiful building.
Marjorie McNeely conservatory
An art project, with the Minnesota Science Museum as part of their 100th anniversary celebration. There are 60 of them and they were placed all over the city and lined up on kellogg Blvd. near the Science Museum. They were auctioned off.
The Ecolab building, 370 Wabasha Street, St. Paul, MN, built in the late 60's, twenty stories tall. This is Ecolab's headquaters. They employ 23,000 people world wide and have $5 billion in global sales, they are the world's leading provider of cleaning, food safety and health protection products and services for the hospitality, foodservice, healthcare and industrial markets.
Downtown farmers market, open April Through November
http://www.stpaulfarmersmarket.com/
Picture was taken in June of 2006
http://www.forepaughs.com
Fine dining, French restaurant, a popular place for small weddings and proms, located on Irvine Park. Built in 1870 by Joseph Forepaugh, who at the age of 58, committed suicide. His body was found in a nearby park with a bullet in his head and the gun still clenched in his hand. The home is haunted, upon learning of his death, one of the household maids, a young girl named Molly, also killed herself. She still haunts a room on the third floor where she hung herself. I think she does it because it is good for business.
Where Minnesota started in the 1830's located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. Much of the fort has been restored.
Located in the park at the end of the Wabasha Street bridge in downtown St. Paul. Th epark has views of the river and the bridges.
The landmark center fourth floor. They do allow cameras in the building and it is a fun place to shoot.
Smoke stack to the right in the back of the photo is part of the Excel energy power plant.
Taken from the island looking toward downtown St. Paul. I do not know the couple sitting on the bench. If I did I would thank them for the photo opportunity. Picture taken August of 2005
Irvine Park on the upper landing of the Mississippi River near downtown St. Paul, May 2006. Maybe St. Paul's oldest public park. Settlers first came in 1849, nine years before Minnesota became a state.
Looking down Cedar street in downtown St. Paul. The park runs along the bluff and always has people in it. A popular place for local workers to have lunch too.
Landmark Center was built in 1902 and originally served as the Federal Court House and Post office for the Upper Midwest. In the 1970s, a group of determined citizens saved the building from the wrecking ball and restored it to its previous grandeur. It was designated a National Historic Monument and reopened to the public as Landmark Center in 1978. Today, Landmark Center serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and hosts countless special events.
Taken during the RNC, Republican national convention in 2008. The city looked beautiful for the event.
The public rink outside of the landmark center in downtown St. Paul on a Saturday morning
The park is in the heart of downtown St. Paul, this shot was taken at night. There is a stream that runs through it with flowers planted along the banks. It is an oasis.
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983
Mickey’s Diner was designed to resemble the railroad dining cars of the period. It is unique in that it is one of the first diners to be built in the Art Deco style. Mickey’s Dining Car was manufactured in New Jersey and shipped by rail on a flat bed to its present location.
The Minnesota State Capitol is one of the last and most prominent local buildings by native son Cass Gilbert before he left St. Paul for New York City. Built in 1904
The building is 434 feet long from east to west, and averages 120 feet in width. The central portion, which includes a north wing, is 229 feet north to south. The outer walls stand 69 feet high, while the dome reaches a height of 223 feet.
Old Main, on the campus of Hamiline University. Build in 1883 and on the register of historic places. Made of Limestone, Brick, Slate, Sandstone and wood. The architectural style is Gothic and what I love about this building is that it looks so Gothic.
Taken July 2007 as the park is being redone. Also called Navy Island, located on the Mississippi River between the Robert Street and Wabasha bridges. Being used and an outdoor park, accessible from land.
Raspberry Island park wad renovated. These are some of the first shots of the park taken in October of 2008. It is simply beautiful!
