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IBM's CEO Thomas J. Watson Jr. reportedly chose the site of Rochester in honor of his copilot during World War II, Leland Fiegel, who lived there. [3] Groundbreaking took place on July 31, 1956. When it was first completed, there was 576,000 square feet (53,500 m 2 ) of floor space.
Rochester: Tudor Revival estate built 1917–1924 for pivotal Mayo Clinic doctor and architect Henry Stanley Plummer (1874–1936). [21] Also a contributing property to the Pill Hill Residential Historic District. [19] Now a city park and event center. [22] 18: Rochester Armory: Rochester Armory: December 2, 1980 : 121 North Broadway
The over 624 acres (253 ha) of Oxbow Park offer almost any outdoor enthusiast a chance to pursue his or her favorite activity. Park facilities include 4 different picnic areas, 6 separate picnic shelters, playground equipment, and a 2-acre natural playground. All of the picnic shelters are available on a first come, first served basis.
The zoo, 2222 St. Paul St., Rochester, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry at 3 p.m.) and tickets range from $7 to $10 per person. Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day. Take a walk
This Olmsted park spans 150 acres and is the home of Rochester’s Lilac Festival in May. Suggested viewing locations in the sprawling park include the Warner Castle Gardens, the Sunken Garden and ...
Quarry Hill Nature Center is the center stone of the Quarry Hill Park in Rochester. The Nature Center opened in 1973, and was expanded in 1990. In 2017, the facility added additional nordic skiing. These facilities include modern educational facilities, and a 19th-century prairie style home where skis and snow shoes could be rented. [52]
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Minnesota's state parks are spread across the state in such a way that there is a state park within 50 miles (80 km) of every Minnesotan. [5] The most recent park created is Lake Vermilion State Park, created in 2010. The parks range in size from Franz Jevne State Park with 118 acres (48 ha) to Saint Croix State Park with 34,037 acres (13,774 ha).