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St. Paul Neighborhoods – Historical Neighborhoods in the City

Whether you are planning to visit St. Paul or you are considering a move, no doubt you’ll want to learn more about St. Paul neighborhoods. There are a variety of different neighborhoods in the area, including a variety of different historical neighborhoods that have been around for some time. Finding the right neighborhood is important if you are moving to the area. Even if you are just interested in the history of the city, information on these neighborhoods can be a great idea. So, here is a look at a few of the different St. Paul neighborhoods that you’ll find across the city.

Merriam Park Neighborhood

One of the older St. Paul neighborhoods you’ll find that is located on the western side of the city of St. Paul is the Merriam Park neighborhood. This neighborhood is very attractive and right to the east is the Mississippi River and to the north is University Avenue. This neighborhood is almost right between the downtown areas of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and the designer of the neighborhood thought that it would be a great location for professionals and businessmen to live. Back when the neighborhood first came into being, there was a stipulation that the homes that were built on those Merriam Park lots had to be at least $1500 in cost. While that might not sound like much now, back in the late 1800s that would build an amazing home. You’ll find that many of the homes that are still in the neighborhood are large Queen Anne style homes. In the beginning the neighborhood has housed professional families and it still does today. Also, students from colleges in the area, such as the College of St. Catherine and the University of St. Thomas live in the area in duplexes and studio apartments.

Crocus (Summit) Hill Neighborhood

The Crocus Hill neighborhood, known as the Summit Hill neighborhood to some is also an older neighborhood that is residential. It is located to the west of the downtown area of St. Paul. There is a long history behind this lovely neighborhood. During the early 1800s, the city was founded, and later as the city begin to grow and the railroad came to the area, the area of downtown St. Paul became a crowded place. Many more wealthy merchants wanted to move away from the city’s center, which was becoming very crowded. To get away from downtown, they went and created a neighborhoods that was on the river bluffs. It is still close to downtown, but away from the downtown smoky air. Huge mansions were buildup on the hill, but later working class families also were able to move to this neighborhood. Today most of the neighborhood is made up of families that are well off and a few students that go to some of the local colleges.

Highland Park Neighborhood

When it comes to St. Paul neighborhoods, you’ll find that the Highland Park neighborhood is home to many Jews in the city. In fact, in the middle of the 20th century, this neighborhood became the main neighborhood for the Jewish popular of the city, since they moved away from the Crocus Hill neighborhood at this time. You’ll also find that most of the synagogues in this city are also located in this neighborhood as well. Located in the Highland Park neighborhood is the College of Saint Catherine. There are also two prep schools, the St. Paul Academy and Summit School as well as the Cretin-Derham Hall High School. The Ford Motor company Twin Cities Assembly Plant is also located in this neighborhood today, although it is supposed to close in 2010.

Cathedral Hill Neighborhood

The Cathedral Hill neighborhood used to be one of the most prestigious neighborhoods located in the city. It is located just west of the downtown area of St. Paul and is a residential neighborhood. You’ll find that some of the most beautiful and large homes in the entire city of St. Paul are found in this neighborhood. There are also condos and apartment buildings in the neighborhood as well.

River Road Neighborhood

The River Road neighborhood is located southeast of the city of Minneapolis. It is a neighborhood that feels a bit like a village, giving it a small town feel, even though it is located in the large city. It gives residents a place that they can enjoy, with community events, meetings, shopping, and recreation, yet they still have access to the city where they work. The city has very clear boundaries, with the University of Minnesota on the west side, the Mississippi River on the south side, the railroad tracks on the north side, and then on the east side you’ll find the boundary between the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

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