A wrought Iron fence and gardens in front of 671 Geranium Ave., a red stone and brick house.
Architecture, Como Park neighborhood, Hamline-Midway, Payne-Phalen

An East Side Craftsman’s Link to the Hill House?

September 25, 202425.5 miles Hamline-Midway, Como, Payne-Phalen The appearance of an enormous metal loon sculpture in the Midway generated a great deal of media coverage […]

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Typewriters and an adding machine; Spectrum Business Systems
Affordable Housing, Cemeteries, Como Park neighborhood, North End

The Last Typewriter Restorer In the Twin Cities

A long-outdated office machine is back in fashion thanks in part to an IT company in Como that refurbishes typewriters and unusual lawn ornaments on this ride.

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Gary and Marcus have a four car garage which Marcus called, “perfect for parking both of our cars as well as pots, potting soil, overwintering plants.”
Como Park neighborhood, Gardens, Victorian

Como Mingling

July 2, 2019 Merriam Park, Hamline-Midway, Como Park Living in the southwestern part of Saint Paul means I almost always have to ride east, north, […]

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The former store building looking from the concrete slabs to the south.
Cemeteries, Churches, Clarence "Cap" Wigington, Como Park neighborhood, Farms, North End, Parks, St. Anthony Park

The Decaying Remains of a Lost North End Nursery

July 24, 2016 St. Anthony Park, Como, North End 23 miles Another nice day for a ride, this time to the northern edge of Saint […]

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Gene Thompson's dazzlingly green yard.
Como Park neighborhood, Frogtown, Highland Park, Macalester-Groveland, North End, Parks, Rondo

Where the Grass Really Is Greener

June 5, 2016      Highland Park, Macalester-Groveland, Summit-University/Rondo, North End, Como     19 miles This ride featured significant stops in five neighborhoods. First, Highland Park where I […]

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Churches, Como Park neighborhood, Highland Park, House of Worship, North End, Railroads

A Schoolhouse, A Parkview, A Lakeview

April 16, 2016 Highland Park, Hamline-Midway, Como, North End     17 Miles April rides can look gloomy no matter the temperature, with few signs of spring, […]

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These boxes on 18 foot high shelves contain judicial records and manuscripts. The Records Center has been getting these boxes since the History Center storage reached capacity.
business, Como Park neighborhood, East Side, Garages, House of Worship, Houses, North End, Payne-Phalen, Railroads, Saint Paul Port Authority, Street Names

Combing through Minnesota’s Attic

25.6 miles (11.86 miles to MnHS; 13.74 miles home) Macalester-Groveland, Summit-University, Frogtown, North End, Payne-Phalen After months of conversation, coordination, and anticipation I was finally […]

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Ryde is the next street to the east of Kilburn and off Como Avenue.
Como Park neighborhood, Houses, Lexington-Hamline, Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park, Private Streets, Railroads, Schools, Street Names

Just Ryde’n Around

  August 14, 2015 Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park, Lexington-Hamline, Como Park 16.2 Miles   Cleveland Avenue, because of its proximity to my house, is the north-south […]

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Como Park neighborhood, Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park, Railroads

Halloween, Hedges and Hydrants

12.5 Miles Macalester-Groveland, Merriam Park, South Como The warm October continued for another day, which gave me another chance to ride. Like yesterday, Halloween ornamentation […]

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Churches, Como Park neighborhood, Frogtown, Highland Park, Parochial Schools, Railroad Suburbs

I Thought I Heard Goats

Saturday, September 27, 2014 Frogtown, Como, Highland Park     13.77 miles The stunning September weather continued for another weekend, bringing enough sun and warmth to almost […]

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