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Most Minnesotans view Richfield as the perfect prototype of a post-World War II American suburb. But as Richfield: Minnesota's Oldest Suburb points out, baby boomers and bungalows are just part of this community's notable history.
Most Minnesotans view Richfield as the perfect prototype of a post-World War II American suburb. But as Richfield: Minnesota's Oldest Suburb points out, baby boomers and bungalows are just part of this community's notable history.
Book is clean and tight with no marks or flaws noted. Jacket has light surface and edge wear, but still looks very good overall. An excellent illustrated history of this Minneapolis suburb. Large format hardcover; 161 pages.
Jul 23, 2024 · Richfield holds the distinction of being one of the earliest postwar suburbs in the Twin Cities to be populated by veterans returning from World War II. However, its claim to be Minnesota’s oldest suburb dates back to the 1820s when the land was connected to Fort Snelling.
The Minnesota Historical Society's Collections Up Close Podcast takes a look at Richfield, a classic Minnesota postwar suburb. Excerpts from oral histories w...
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Richfield was one of the earliest postwar suburbs in the Twin Cities to be populated by veterans returning from World War II, but its claim to be Minnesota's oldest suburb date to the land's connection to Fort Snelling in the 1820s.
The Richfield from the 1920's existed in shocking contrast as it does today. Richfield's footprint is significantly smaller today than it was in the past. In the mid 1800's Richfield enveloped all of Edina, half of St. Louis Park and nearly half of Minneapolis, extending all the way up to Lake St.
