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The ferris wheel

ferris wheel

The Minnesota State Fair has a rich history. The event started in 1859, just one year after Minnesota became a state.  The Ferris wheel is the second oldest ride at the fair, it has been there since 1896, the first … Continue reading

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An Orange House

orange house

Orange is a good color but we don’t often think of it as a color to paint a house. This home is very cute. Built in the late 1800′s, painted orange and photographed for day 2 of orange week.

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Sprucing up the State Capital Building

Capital

I don’t know what they are doing but I figured it was a good excuse to take another photo of the State Capital building. They have been working on the grounds and the building all summer.

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Grandma’s Barn

Grandma's Barn

This doesn’t look at all like my grand mothers barn.  I don’t think she had her own barn either.  This is a gift shop just North of Center City, MN on US8 right next to Eichten’s Cheese.  I love to … Continue reading

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From the past

Brick House

This little brick house is on Michigan and Western about a mile  west of downtown St. Paul.  It sits behind the wooden tub on West 7th street.  It looks like it was built in the 1850′s.  I am just guessing … Continue reading

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Church Steeples

Church Steeples

Yet another shot taken out the car window.  The church is big and it is huge but I like the steeples the best.  it is one of our many lovely historic churches.

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