A Far-Too-Deep Gander at Street Name Signs
We generally ignore street name signs until we’re in unfamiliar territory, and even then, we overlook their details. Here, we examine St. Paul’s street name signs.
Author: Wolfie Browender
The Unique Dome Home on Morton Street
From the blog “Saint Paul by Bike: Every Block of Every Street,” we learn about the history and character of an artistic urban homestead.
Old Homes, Roadwork and Stuff On Dayton’s Bluff
A trip to Dayton’s Bluff via Portland Avenue reveals some historic old residences, a neighborhood temporarily disrupted by construction and a schoolhouse transformed on the inside.
An Old Park and a New Park
Two lesser-known parks provide some interesting contrasts on Wolfie’s May ride through St. Paul. He also encounters spring potholes and interesting new housing.
Lost Landmarks Near the Capitol and East Side
Wolfie Browender continues his quest to document St. Paul By Bike, exploring the relics of West End, East Side and Capitol Heights.
Really Living on the Mississippi River
Wolfie’s explorations take him to a houseboat community docked at Harriet Island, and he learns about the challenges and joys of living on the water.
One Family’s Fascinating History at Oakland Cemetery — the Son
Part Two of an exploration of the state’s oldest public cemetery and interview with its superintendent. Obelisks, mausoleums, ghost stories and more.
One Family’s Fascinating History at Oakland Cemetery
The Schoenrocks have been tending to St. Paul’s Oakland Cemetery for over half a century, ensuring that the state’s oldest public cemetery is maintained.
‘De-Lyton’ in My Time in the North End
Another St. Paul adventure with Wolfie Browender, another set of splendid city views from empty parking ramps.
Improving a Little Corner of the North End
Natural landforms, like the Wheelock Parkway hill, create some interesting parcels. Couple that with a human-made obstacle, and it forged the type of quirky layout that makes the city more interesting.