The Historic Manufacturing District at Hampden and Raymond

Still used as an industrial area today, the old manufacturing district near Raymond and Hampden was an original part of the 1885 plans for St. Anthony Park. Companies were attracted to the area because of its excellent railroad connections, and we can still see some tracks running through this “suburban manufacturing park,” as it was originally called. Although many of the historic buildings are lost, a surprising number of structures from the late 19th century and early 20th century still stand in this area.

• Thursday, June 1, 10:30-12:30

• Saturday, June 3, 10:30-12:30

• Tuesday, June 6, 6:00-8:00

This tour starts and ends near the Urban Growler (2325 Endicott Street). The tour includes approximately 8-10 blocks of walking on level terrain, covering just under a mile. This tour route is a loop.

The tours are designed for walking and biking from site to site, but folks with mobility issues are welcome to follow along in their vehicles.

Reservations are required. Tours are limited to 30 participants.

There is a suggested donation of $10 per person, collected at the time of the tour, to help cover tour costs. At the moment, I will accept cash and checks, but onsite credit card payments might be possible in the future.

Bring your own earbuds (standard audio jack only) or pick up a colorful (and reusable!) set from me for $1.00. Dress for the weather: don’t forget sunscreen, your water bottle, and whatever conditions demand--an umbrella, a hat, a jacket, some gloves.

Tours will run showers or shine--unless the rain is heavy, includes lightning and thunder, hail, high winds, or tornadoes. Every effort will be made to reschedule a postponed tour within a day or two, and/or to accommodate people on an upcoming tour on the same topic. Cancelation or postponement decisions will be made approximately one hour before the tour. They will be announced at this webpage and through emails to registered participants.

Reserve a space for one of these Manufacturing District tours by sending an email to kristin.km@gmail.com. Be sure to specify the tour topic and date you are requesting.

• Thursday, June 1, 10:30-12:30

• Saturday, June 3, 10:30-12:30

• Tuesday, June 6, 6:00-8:00