A Tale of Two Boutwells
The Reverend William Thurston Boutwell has been in the Twin City news lately, as his house near Stillwater MN was saved from demolition and is being renovated. The name “Boutwell” immediately caught my eye because … ‣ more…
Category Archives: Places
Sorting All the Saint Anthonys
Ever wonder about the various places named Saint Anthony strewn about the Twin Cities? I have long been confused by the many levels of names, official and unofficial, for areas and neighborhoods hereabouts. Allow me … ‣ more…
Sorting All the Saint Pauls
Ever wonder about the various “little Saint Pauls” scattered seemingly at random around this city? There’s North Saint Paul (to the northeast), West Saint Paul (due south), and South Saint Paul (which is indeed south, … ‣ more…