This side, rather than the street-facing side of the Village homes is considered the front. Notice the skyline of Downtown to the southwest.
Brownfield, Cass Gilbert, Industrial Park, Interstate 35E, Payne-Phalen, Railroad Island, Railroads, State office buildings, University Avenue

In, out and around Railroad Island

September 23, 2019 23 miles Summit-University, Frogtown (Thomas-Dale), Downtown, Railroad Island (Payne-Phalen), North End, Midway, Lexington-Hamline, Macalester-Groveland, Highland Park Downtown Minnesota’s stunningly beautiful and recently […]

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The view east all the way to Downtown, the Ecolab Building (formerly The Saint Paul Company Building) and behind it, the Wells Fargo tower.
Apartments, Architecture, Breweries, Brownfield, Graffiti, Parks, Street Names, West End

Victoria Park Revisited

October 1, 2016 Highland Park, West End (West 7th) 16 miles Rather than ride the Samuel Morgan Trail that parallels Shepard Road, I slipped into […]

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This abandoned factory in the North End will become Saint Paul's newest school.
Brownfield, North End, Parks, Saint Paul Fire Department, Saint Paul Port Authority

Replacing Factories On the North End

June 12, 2016     Midway, Frogtown (Rondo), North End, Como Park    17.5 Miles There is a lot (an undeveloped property, not a large number of things) […]

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Brownfield, Energy Park, Hamline-Midway, Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park, Private Streets, Railroads, St. Anthony Park, Summit-University

Hidden, but Not Really

June 26, 2015     19.96 miles (but I’m saying 20 miles) Macalester-Groveland, Summit-University, St. Anthony Park, Hamline-Midway   When you mention Summit Avenue, most people think […]

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Animals, Breweries, Brownfield, Industrial Park, Parks, Parks and Recreation Department, Private Streets, Redevelopment, Saint Paul Police Department, Saint Paul Port Authority, Schools, Street Names, Works Progress Administration, Yard Art

Schools, Pools, Beer and Deer

Macalester-Groveland, Highland Park, West End Saturday, September 6, 2014    11.9 miles: Students in Saint Paul went back to school this week, making the visit one […]

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