Walking Swede Hollow in St. Paul, Minnesota

The mission of Elder Trekker is to encourage seniors to remain both physically and mentally active as they age. In this video, Elder Trekker takes you on a walk through the old immigrant community called Swede Hollow, past the Hamms Brewery complex, and up to the Eastside Heritage Park. I hope this video inspires you to walk this portion of the Bruce Vento Regional Trail for yourself and to learn more about the people and business that made the east side of St. Paul their home.
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Trailheads:
Bruce Vento Regional Trail/Swede Hollow Park
588 E 7th St, St Paul, Minnesota
Eastside Heritage Park
735 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Learn More:
Swede Hollow (MinnPost): www.minnpost.com/stroll/2013/...
Swede Hollow (City of St. Paul): • Saint Paul History: Sw...
Hamms Brewery (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamm%27...
3M (Saint Paul Historical): saintpaulhistorical.com/tours...
Bruce Vento (Biographical Directory of the United States Congress): bioguideretro.congress.gov/Ho...
Eastside Heritage Park: paynephalen.org/wp-content/upl...
7th Street Improvement Arches (Saint Paul Historical): saintpaulhistorical.com/items...
7th Street Improvement Arches (American Society of Civil Engineers): www.asce.org/project/seventh-...
Historical Photographs:
Historical photographs in this video are courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society. To see more historical photographs of Swede Hollow, the Hamms Brewery, 3M, and other businesses on the east side of St. Paul, check out the Minnesota Historical Society’s Collections Online: search.mnhs.org/index.php?bran...
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Note:
Although brisk walking is safe for most adults, it’s always a good idea to check with a doctor before you begin an exercise program. This is especially true if you haven’t exercised for a while. See this article from the Mayo Clinic for more information about exercising and when to see a doctor: www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-li....

[@tomviolett5775]

I’m from St.Paul, lived there until I was 10. Have visited family many times including my Aunt in Daytons Bluff. Never knew about Swedes Hollow. Thanks to you definitely on my list for my next visit. Thanks

[@mplsmark222]

I’ve biked through Swede Hallow many times. I’ve stopped on occasion to look at and appreciate the masonry work on the Seventh Street Arches.

[@richardpenttila3662]

Very well done. The vast history of MSP is so interesting and vital and yet somehow neglected. Keep up the good work!

[@jondeare]

I like Birds.

[@bemhibbits4157]

East Side Pride! Go Harding Knights!

[@RoseGrace100]

Really enjoying these videos. Very informative and well done. I love walking on trails. Would love to see more videos.

[@Pablo_Del_Norte]

Solid park tour, thanks.

[@ericenblom6014]

From the land of sky blue waters...

[@smokinxaiibbq6560]

Very cool trails I been walk that many times

[@whitesun264]

Thank you for the work that you put into this.

[@stevemoravec2555]

Excellent...thanks!

[@ChaddddyTime]

I'm 39 and Thought about doing the same thing because going to a new park it is difficult to figure where to begin and which is best path to take. Nice Job!

[@brandonjohnson1869]

I used to run and walk through Swede hallow to work out. Id walk down there at midnight never scared me.

[@ChaddddyTime]

I haven't been here but will visit soon I also have a drone to use for videos!

[@kentkearney6623]

THE JUNGLES OF THE EAST SAINT PAUL....JOHN PRINE.

[@barbaraboethling596]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@pioneerridgeexpress4961]

There’s a cave there to

[@oakdalegirl57]

Pack some heat!!!

[@jimyobbie7226]

i grew up near there and saw how bad that area got used to work at whirlpool and 3 m would never go there without a gun

[@Eastsidestpaul55106]

Keep it east side

[@robslattery6544]

I wonder why the homeless don't move to this location

[@BabyInBlueJeans]

They do

[@candykane4271]

It’s why I will not walk there.

[@mplsmark222]

@@aldelvex235I’ve ridden through Swede H. many times over the years but have never seen encampments, but I haven’t been over there since last spring. I hope they don’t make a big mess of things.
I am an avid user of our parks and trails, we are so lucky to have so many to choose from.

[@lotsamacha1112]

Walking through the east side around there best to walk with other people and maybe a dog. Having your concele and carry wouldn't hurt either.

[@AtticTapes14]

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