Built in 1887, Sibley Elementary School served West St. Paul children for 75 years. Torn down in 1964, today it’s home to Harmon Park.
Category: History
Criminal Neighbors: Ma Barker’s Gang Made West St. Paul Home
On Jan. 17, 1934, the infamous Ma Barker Gang kidnapped wealthy banker Edward Bremer, a heist planned while they lived on Robert Street in West St. Paul.
Starting & Ending at Moreland: Sally Armstrong
Sally Armstrong started in Moreland when it opened in 1964 as a sixth grader. Now she’s retiring after 32 years as Moreland’s gym teacher.
Historical Markers of West St. Paul
From Albert Park to Langula Hardware, we catalog the historic markers in West St. Paul.
Sibley School History Part 7: Demolition and What Remains
In 1998, the sprawling campus that was Sibley Junior High, Sibley High School, and Frances M. Grass Junior High was torn down. All that remains now are a few old buildings, fields, and memories.
Sibley School History Part 6: Heritage Middle School
Heritage E-STEM Middle School in West St. Paul has roots that stretch back to the Depression era. It was preceded by schools that sat in the empty fields to the north and west of Heritage and give the school its name.