Since 1889, 30 different people have served as mayor of West St. Paul. Here’s a rundown of all mayors over the years, including years elected and dates of their service.
Category: History
St. Paul Winter Carnival Museum in West St. Paul
West St. Paul Antiques is home to one of the largest Winter Carnival collections that’s open to the public. The artifacts date back to 1886 and the very first Winter Carnival.
Then & Now: Perkins & Tumble Fresh
Here’s a look at the Perkins restaurant in 1963 and the same spot in 2022 with the Tumble Fresh laundromat.
Then & Now: Dodd School
Here’s a look at the former Dodd School in 1928 and the Doddway Center that stands in the same spot today.
1989: The West St. Paul Star Logo
Inver Grove Heights graphic designer John Baskerville won a 1989 contest for his logo featuring the city’s initials in the shape of a star.
Then & Now: Stryker & Crusader
Here’s the view at the intersection of Stryker Avenue and Crusader Avenue looking north in 1961, 1987, and 2021.
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