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Landmark: Rice ParkCity: Saint Paul
Country: USA Minnesota
Continent: North America
Rice Park, Saint Paul, USA Minnesota, North America
Overview
Rice Park situated deep within Saint Paul Minnesota's downtown area remains one of city's most revered public spaces since ancient times.
This urban park founded in 1849 sprawls across roughly two acres and has been hub of community life for over 170 years hosting various civic events and cultural gatherings.
Rice Park bears name of Henry Mower Rice a prominent Minnesota territorial senator and landowner offering eclectic mix of antiquity gorgeous structures and fun activities yearly.
Henry Mower Rice and John Irvine originally donated land for Rice Park with intention of creating a public square for all residents.
Space was multifunctional in earliest days used for practical needs like drying laundry and grazing livestock nearby under open sky.
By 1870s park began taking shape as formal public space with installation of fancy amenities like decorative fountain and quaint bandstand attracting throngs of visitors.
Electric lights were installed in Rice Park in 1883 for President Chester A's visit and pretty much illuminated whole area brightly.
Arthur stood alongside revered Civil War Generals like Ulysses S.
Grant stood alongside William Tecumseh Sherman.
Saint Paul became a major transportation hub upon completion of Northern Pacific Railroad's connection out west.
Electric lighting was adopted remarkably early on in park life highlighting its importance rather vividly in social and civic city spheres.
Rice Park evolved rapidly alongside Saint Paul's tumultuous growth hosting sundry political rallies suffrage movement events and jubilant community celebrations during much of 20th century.
It remains intimately tied city identity witnessing generations residents come together in everyday moments and also rather historic significant occasions.
Rice Park boasts a meticulously manicured design balancing sprawling open areas with serpentine tree-lined pathways shaded quite heavily.
Significant buildings surround it including Landmark Center a grand 1902 historic building now functioning vibrantly with various museums and performance spaces inside.
Saint Paul Hotel stands majestically as rather elegant 1910 hotel boasting luxuriant accommodations amidst upscale surroundings and exquisite fine dining.
George Latimer Central Library stands prominently along an edge of park as Saint Paul Public Library's main branch built way back in 1917.
Ordway Center for Performing Arts opened in 1985 hosting eclectic theater music and dance performances that amplify city cultural vibrancy remarkably.
A circular fountain serves as centerpiece near northern edge within park grounds.
Fountain dedicated in 1965 features eight-foot bronze sculpture by Wisconsin artist Alonzo Hauser quite remarkably outside.
Flowing form and dynamic posture of statue adds artistic focal point inviting visitors slowly to pause deeply and reflect quietly.
An open plaza surrounds fountain accommodating various concerts and public gatherings while linden trees line pathways decorated with urns full of flowers.
Rice Park serves as a vibrant hub for fervent civic engagement and eclectic cultural festivities within the community for years.
It played a role in pivotal social movements including rather tumultuous rallies supporting women's suffrage and fervent labor rights activism nationwide.
World War I saw park become gathering place for troops preparing to deploy embodying community's collective spirit with much patriotism very keenly.
Rice Park perpetuates the tradition nowadays by hosting sundry events fervently throughout each year.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival unfolds yearly at this central site where park morphs into fantastical winter landscape saturated with twinkling lights and ice carvings.
Warm months bring folks out to parks filled with thumping live music and artistic displays alongside yoga sessions outdoors and grub festivals.
A green oasis sits pretty amid urban bustle thanks largely to central location and atmosphere that welcomes people quite openly.
Benches or sprawling lawns offer spaces for relaxation and people watching or maybe just hanging out informally under sun or in shade.
Rice Park lies within vibrant downtown area easily reachable on foot by bicycle or via various public transportation options.
It sits near Fourth and Fifth Streets and Market and Washington Streets amidst restaurants shops and various cultural institutions pretty much everywhere around.
Park remains open throughout entire year offering free access publicly.
Visitors can revel in linden trees' ephemeral beauty amidst fastidiously manicured grounds and eclectic public art installations everywhere outdoors now.
Amenities include ample seating and paved walkways beneath flickering lighting that facilitates evening strolls surrounded by lush landscaping.
Events bring stages tents and grub vendors that radically revamp park ambiance reflecting diversity and kinetic vibes of Saint Paul's tight-knit community somehow.
Rice Park embodies Saint Paul's rich history and vibrant culture squarely in the heart of downtown almost reverently.
Park evolves from humble public square into vibrant urban oasis honoring past while fostering community ties quite vibrantly today.
Rice Park offers visitors a pretty inviting vibe surrounded by iconic architecture and events happening all year and people celebrate with great fervor.
This urban park founded in 1849 sprawls across roughly two acres and has been hub of community life for over 170 years hosting various civic events and cultural gatherings.
Rice Park bears name of Henry Mower Rice a prominent Minnesota territorial senator and landowner offering eclectic mix of antiquity gorgeous structures and fun activities yearly.
Henry Mower Rice and John Irvine originally donated land for Rice Park with intention of creating a public square for all residents.
Space was multifunctional in earliest days used for practical needs like drying laundry and grazing livestock nearby under open sky.
By 1870s park began taking shape as formal public space with installation of fancy amenities like decorative fountain and quaint bandstand attracting throngs of visitors.
Electric lights were installed in Rice Park in 1883 for President Chester A's visit and pretty much illuminated whole area brightly.
Arthur stood alongside revered Civil War Generals like Ulysses S.
Grant stood alongside William Tecumseh Sherman.
Saint Paul became a major transportation hub upon completion of Northern Pacific Railroad's connection out west.
Electric lighting was adopted remarkably early on in park life highlighting its importance rather vividly in social and civic city spheres.
Rice Park evolved rapidly alongside Saint Paul's tumultuous growth hosting sundry political rallies suffrage movement events and jubilant community celebrations during much of 20th century.
It remains intimately tied city identity witnessing generations residents come together in everyday moments and also rather historic significant occasions.
Rice Park boasts a meticulously manicured design balancing sprawling open areas with serpentine tree-lined pathways shaded quite heavily.
Significant buildings surround it including Landmark Center a grand 1902 historic building now functioning vibrantly with various museums and performance spaces inside.
Saint Paul Hotel stands majestically as rather elegant 1910 hotel boasting luxuriant accommodations amidst upscale surroundings and exquisite fine dining.
George Latimer Central Library stands prominently along an edge of park as Saint Paul Public Library's main branch built way back in 1917.
Ordway Center for Performing Arts opened in 1985 hosting eclectic theater music and dance performances that amplify city cultural vibrancy remarkably.
A circular fountain serves as centerpiece near northern edge within park grounds.
Fountain dedicated in 1965 features eight-foot bronze sculpture by Wisconsin artist Alonzo Hauser quite remarkably outside.
Flowing form and dynamic posture of statue adds artistic focal point inviting visitors slowly to pause deeply and reflect quietly.
An open plaza surrounds fountain accommodating various concerts and public gatherings while linden trees line pathways decorated with urns full of flowers.
Rice Park serves as a vibrant hub for fervent civic engagement and eclectic cultural festivities within the community for years.
It played a role in pivotal social movements including rather tumultuous rallies supporting women's suffrage and fervent labor rights activism nationwide.
World War I saw park become gathering place for troops preparing to deploy embodying community's collective spirit with much patriotism very keenly.
Rice Park perpetuates the tradition nowadays by hosting sundry events fervently throughout each year.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival unfolds yearly at this central site where park morphs into fantastical winter landscape saturated with twinkling lights and ice carvings.
Warm months bring folks out to parks filled with thumping live music and artistic displays alongside yoga sessions outdoors and grub festivals.
A green oasis sits pretty amid urban bustle thanks largely to central location and atmosphere that welcomes people quite openly.
Benches or sprawling lawns offer spaces for relaxation and people watching or maybe just hanging out informally under sun or in shade.
Rice Park lies within vibrant downtown area easily reachable on foot by bicycle or via various public transportation options.
It sits near Fourth and Fifth Streets and Market and Washington Streets amidst restaurants shops and various cultural institutions pretty much everywhere around.
Park remains open throughout entire year offering free access publicly.
Visitors can revel in linden trees' ephemeral beauty amidst fastidiously manicured grounds and eclectic public art installations everywhere outdoors now.
Amenities include ample seating and paved walkways beneath flickering lighting that facilitates evening strolls surrounded by lush landscaping.
Events bring stages tents and grub vendors that radically revamp park ambiance reflecting diversity and kinetic vibes of Saint Paul's tight-knit community somehow.
Rice Park embodies Saint Paul's rich history and vibrant culture squarely in the heart of downtown almost reverently.
Park evolves from humble public square into vibrant urban oasis honoring past while fostering community ties quite vibrantly today.
Rice Park offers visitors a pretty inviting vibe surrounded by iconic architecture and events happening all year and people celebrate with great fervor.
