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 spotted what strikes me as […]

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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, and sandy grit still on […]

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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 on the way to the […]

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Churches, Frogtown, House of Worship, Lexington-Hamline, Macalester-Groveland, North End, Schools, Street Names

Charles, Churches and Culture-part 1

May 24, 2014 17.9 miles      Macalester-Groveland, Lexington-Hamline, Frogtown, North End Houses of worship flourish in Saint Paul. My rides have taken me past large, traditional church buildings with cross-topped […]

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