Geography of the Twin Cities
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Development of the Twin Cities
The Physical Setting of the Twin Cities
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Historical Geography of St. Paul and Environs
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Building the City
Architectural Styles of Twin Cities Homes
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Development Slide Shows
This Slide Show is divided into 11 parts. Just click on them, in chronological order, to see each slide show. (They are also linked to each other.)
Part 1.
The Earliest Phase of Development
Part 2.
Walking City
Part 3.
Railroad Era
Part 4.
Streetcar Era
Part 5.
Industrial Suburb and Ethnicity
Part 6.
Planning Response to the Industrial City
Part 7.
Residential development
Part 8.
Auto Era and Suburban Competition
Part 9.
Redevelopment Planning
Part 10.
Deinsturialization
Part 11.
Renewed Interest in the Core
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