I presume that the excellent condition of the 80 year old building’s exterior is due to a recent renovation.
Architecture, Construction, Macalester-Groveland, Schools, West Side, Works Progress Administration

Winding My Way Down On Baker Street

August 4, 2019 17.3 Miles Macalester-Groveland, West Seventh, West Side Explored the West Side on this ride. It’s a place I’ve been many times to […]

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The Irvine Hill Condominiums at 311 Pleasant Avenue.
Architecture, Downtown, Historic Homes, Homelessness, Hospitals, Interstate 35E, Lexington-Hamline, Macalester-Groveland, Summit-University

A Pleasant Ride

July 22, 2017 Macalester-Groveland, Summit Hill, Downtown, Lexington-Hamline (Union Park) 16.7 miles The very unconventional home at 1523 Sargent Avenue prompted my first pause, shortly […]

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Alleys, Clarence "Cap" Wigington, Community Gardens, Frogtown, Gardens, Macalester-Groveland, North End, Public Works, Rondo, Uncategorized

Garden Parties

July 3, 2016 Macalester-Groveland, Rondo (Frogtown), North End 16.7 Miles The creativity of fellow Saint Paulites continues to dazzle and impress. Unique yards and remarkable […]

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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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Stonebridge Boulevard runs north and south between St. Clair Avenue and Jefferson Avenue, which were also the north-south boundaries of Stonebridge estate.
Architecture, Colleges and Universities, Desnoyer Park, Graffiti, Macalester-Groveland, Railroads

Remnants of Stonebridge

May 20, 2016     Macalester-Groveland, Desnoyer Park     10 Miles Stonebridge. Today, it’s little more than a two block long street in Macalester-Groveland. From the 1910s into […]

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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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Art, Houses, Macalester-Groveland, Rondo, Saint Paul Fire Department, Saint Paul Public Schools, Schools, Street Names, Summit-University, US Mail

Signs and Symbols

August 12, 2015     12.2 Miles     Macalester-Groveland, Lexington-Hamline, Summit-University (Rondo), Summit Hill This sign is a great summary of how I feel about Summer. Except for […]

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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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Construction, Flags, Gardens, High Bridge, Macalester-Groveland, Mortuaries, West End, West Side

Making Peter Piper Jealous

June 21, 2015 – Macalester-Groveland, West End/West 7th, West Side – 14.7 miles   Today is the summer solstice, one of my favorite days, mainly […]

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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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