St Paul Irvine Park - 1.5 Mile
The Saint Paul Irvine Park Neighborhood, including West 7th Street, St Paul Science Museum and Mississippi River – History and narration provided by Larry Millett and Andrew Stec. 1.5 Miles – 2 hours guided tour. $20 each or $50 family group.
- Visit the first and oldest neighborhood of the Twin Cities
- History and narration produced by Larry Millett and Andrew Stec
- St. Paul's hidden gems, including homes of Alexander Ramsey, Ohage, Forepaugh and Murray
- Millett's detailed history of the homes' origins and architectural features
- Stereo HD crafted audio with added sound effects and content
DESCRIPTION
Irvine Park is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the state of Minnesota, and is the first of the Twin Cities. The highly acclaimed architectural historian Larry Millett narrates a vibrant retelling of this neighborhood’s history for this tour, which was researched and produced by Andrew Stec. Larry was a regular contributor to the St. Paul Pioneer Press for nearly twenty years, and now authors a column on lost architecture for the Star Tribune. This tour will guide guests through the heritage preservation district of Irvine Park, as well as other nearby landmarks within the broader West Seventh neighborhood, including the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Mississippi Upper Landing.
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