Minnesota History Center
With activities and exhibits for all ages, the History Center is home to an innovative museum, engaging public programs, a modern library, distinctive stores and an award-winning restaurant.ExhibitsExplore Minnesota's pas... waymarking.com
James J. Hill / The James J. Hill House
James J. Hill "Most men who have really lived here have had, in some shape, their great adventure. This railway is mine," wrote James J. Hill to the Great Northern Railway employees upon his retirement in 1912. Throughout his l... hmdb.org
Alexander Ramsey House
Make a call on Anna Ramsey, wife of the first territorial governor, at Saint 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 ... minnesotamonthly.com
Minnesota State Capitol
ABOUT THE MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOLCompleted in 1905, the Minnesota State Capitol is used by the Minnesota Governor, Supreme Court, Senate and House of Representatives. Designed by Cass Gilbert, who was known for his ... exploreminnesota.com
The Rose Ensemble: Songs Of Temperance & Temptation
Como Harriet Streetcar Line
For 74 years this transit railway carried passengers to downtown jobs, to University of Minnesota classes, and to picnics and concerts on the shores of Lake Harriet. Steam passenger trains of the Minneapolis, Lyndale & Minneton... hmdb.org
Christ Church Lutheran
Christ Church Lutheran was founded on 1911. This building, designed by world famous Finnish architect, Eliel Saarinen, was completed in 1949. Immediately the building received international acclaim as one of the earliest exampl... hmdb.org
Historic Fort Snelling
The restored fort welcomes you to the 1820s. Soldiers, fur traders, servants, cooks, tradesmen, officers and laundresses are eager to share their stories with you. Take part in the fort's everyday life. Shoulder a m... exploreminnesota.com
Basilica Of Saint Mary
Dedicated in 1913, this church is the oldest basilica in North America and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Architectural highlights include the 200-foot high dome and the rose window. minnesotamonthly.com
Westminster Presbyterian Church
The former site of Westminster Presbyterian Church Dedicated March 11, 1883 Destroyed by fire September 6, 1895. hmdb.org
Foshay Tower Museum
The Foshay Tower is without a doubt the most recognizable landmark in the Twin Cities and has one of the most mytravelguide.com
Mendota / Sibley House Association
Mendota This wide valley intersection between the two rivers known today as the Minnesota and Mississippi has been a meeting place for people for thousands of years. The Dakota people lived on these prairielands by the ... hmdb.org
Stone Arch Bridge
"This viaduct...is the only one of its kind that spans the Father of Waters, and is one of the largest and most noteworthy in the United States. Firmer than the earth which supports it, it is constructed to stand the test of ti... hmdb.org
The Lock And Dam No. 1 Story
Navigation on this stretch of the river in its natural state upstream from St. Paul to Minneapolis was hazardous. During high flows, the current was swift, and during low flows, huge boulders made navigation almost impossible. ... hmdb.org
The West Side Milling District
Minneapolis on the west bank of the river quickly overtook St. Anthony on the east side. A major reason was more efficient use of water power. In 1857 the Minneapolis Mill Company started to build a canal along South First Stre... hmdb.org
Changing The Shape Of The Falls
When Europeans first saw the falls, the crest was well below Hennepin Island. Natural erosion caused the line of the falls to move steadily upriver at about four feet a year. By the 1850s, the cataract was approaching the upper... hmdb.org
Mendota Work Camp No. 1
The "New Deal" During the Great Depression of the early 1930's, more than 25 percent of the nations' workforce was unemployed. One of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs was the Works Progress Administration (WPA).... hmdb.org
Richfield Pioneer Homestead
Born the son of 1812 War Veteran, Benjamin Bartholomew, and a grandson of Revolutionary War heroes, Benjamin Bartholomew and Abigail Patchen Bartholomew, Riley was the oldest of 12 siblings living on a frontier farm in Harpersf... hmdb.org