Lost Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester is synonymous with one of its most famous landmarks, the Mayo Clinic, but there's so much more to the Med City. It began as a frontier town, struggling to make its mark in a sparsely populated wilderness. By the late nineteenth century, Rochester had expanded into a vibrant city, rich with business, educational and cultural opportunities. Rediscover the Dubuque Trail and the beautiful summer lake retreats, along with the Cook Hotel, the Central Fire Station and more. Author Amy Jo Hahn uncovers the lost beginnings of Rochester and brings the stories of this unique place to life.
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Lost Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester is synonymous with one of its most famous landmarks, the Mayo Clinic, but there's so much more to the Med City. It began as a frontier town, struggling to make its mark in a sparsely populated wilderness. By the late nineteenth century, Rochester had expanded into a vibrant city, rich with business, educational and cultural opportunities. Rediscover the Dubuque Trail and the beautiful summer lake retreats, along with the Cook Hotel, the Central Fire Station and more. Author Amy Jo Hahn uncovers the lost beginnings of Rochester and brings the stories of this unique place to life.
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Lost Rochester, Minnesota

Lost Rochester, Minnesota

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Lost Rochester, Minnesota

Lost Rochester, Minnesota

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Rochester is synonymous with one of its most famous landmarks, the Mayo Clinic, but there's so much more to the Med City. It began as a frontier town, struggling to make its mark in a sparsely populated wilderness. By the late nineteenth century, Rochester had expanded into a vibrant city, rich with business, educational and cultural opportunities. Rediscover the Dubuque Trail and the beautiful summer lake retreats, along with the Cook Hotel, the Central Fire Station and more. Author Amy Jo Hahn uncovers the lost beginnings of Rochester and brings the stories of this unique place to life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781625858320
Publisher: History Press, The
Publication date: 11/27/2017
Series: Lost
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author


Amy Jo Hahn is from Harmony, Minnesota, and currently resides in Rochester. She has a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Winona State University, a master's degree in mass communication from Arizona State University, and a historic preservation certificate from Bucks County Community College. She has worked as a magazine editor, television news producer, content writer and a communications consultant. She has published several historical articles and is also a published romance author.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7

Introduction 9

1 Early Transportation 11

Dubuque Trail 11

Bradley House 15

Railroads 17

The Red and Blue Bird 20

2 Rooted in Agriculture 23

State and County Fairgrounds 24

Olds & Fishback and Cole's Mills 29

Cascade (Tondro) Mill 32

Rochester Iron Works 33

Rochester Woolen Mills 35

Schuster Brewery 38

Rochester Dairy Cooperative 42

Olmsted County Poor Farm 44

3 Growing Up Medical 49

Saint Marys Hospital 50

Mayo Clinic's 1914 Building 53

Rochester Methodist Hospitals: Colonial and Worrall 57

Rochester State Hospital 59

4 Combining Medical Care and Hospitality 65

Cook Hotel 65

Hotel Zumbro 69

Chute Sanitarium 71

Kahler and Damon Hotel 73

Dr. Charles and Edith Mayo House 77

Pierce House and Rochester Hotel 78

5 A Commitment to Education 83

Old Central School 84

Academy of Our Lady of Lourdes 86

Rochester High School 88

Ward Schools: Northrop and Phelps 91

6 Dedicated to Civic Duty 95

Broadway House 95

Olmsted County Courthouse 97

Rochester Public Library 100

Rochester Fire Department Stations 103

Rochester Post Office 108

7 Appreciation for Theatrical Entertainment 111

Metropolitan 113

Majestic 116

Empress 118

Lawler 121

Time 122

Starlite Drive-In 124

8 Enjoying the Great Outdoors 127

Mayo Park 127

Lake Shady, Oronoco 133

Lake Florence, Stewartville 136

9 Horse Thief Cave 139

Bibliography 145

Index 151

About the Author 157

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