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About Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota’s capital city, combines the old, the new and the unique! Visitors marvel at Saint Paul’s Old World charm. Summit Avenue boasts one of the longest stretches of uninterrupted original Victorian architecture in the United States--beginning at the European-style Saint Paul Cathedral and running to the Mississippi River. Downtown Saint Paul features a number of historic buildings including the State Capitol and breathtaking views of the Mississippi River. Mississippi River
Saint Paul was born on the banks of America’s
greatest river-way, the Mississippi River. As "Wild West" adventure
seekers flooded into the area by steamboat, Saint Paul quickly developed a rich
and exciting culture. Saint Paul was built on river shipping and railroad
industries. James J. Hill, the richest man in America in his day, founded the
Great Northern Railroad right in St. Paul. Minneapolis was built upon the
milling industry, where companies like Pillsbury and Gold Medal Flour began.
Immigrants from Sweden, Ireland, Germany, and Italy made up the area’s primary
ethnic groups in the 1800s. Today, Saint Paul continues to be an exciting city,
featuring some of the Midwest’s greatest museums, world-class theater and fun
and entertaining attractions. Gangster Past This
saintly city of cathedrals, culture and Old World charm was once the sinful city
of speakeasies, brothel madams and gangster trials. During the Gangster era,
Saint Paul was a safe haven for Chicago mobsters, largely because Police Chief
John O’Connor developed a system whereby gangsters would not be prosecuted as
long as they did not commit crimes within the city of Saint Paul. This system
protected the citizens, and also encouraged the gangsters to come into the city
to spend money. The Wabasha Street Caves and Landmark Center are the best places
to catch a glimpse into this unique history. Skyways Saint Paul’s skyways are enclosed pedestrian
walkways that connect virtually all of downtown and keep visitors comfortable no
matter what the weather brings. Skyway Maps (which are perfect when spending the
day in Downtown St. Paul or Downtown Minneapolis) are available free in most
building desks throughout the skyway. Twin Cities
The Twin Cities is the combined metro area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The Mississippi River flows between the two cities, and the Downtowns are about 7 miles apart. You can compare Minneapolis to Dallas and Saint Paul to Fort Worth (though both cities are smaller than those TX counterparts). The combined metro area population is about 1 million. |
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