http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/ The area around Como Lake is Saint Paul's premier outdoor area. This whole area includes the lake, pavilion, golf course, public pool, picnic grounds, conservatory, zoo (free admission!), and even a Japanese garden to show the city's connection to Nagasaki, Saint Paul's sister city and the first U.S.-Asia sister cities in history. http://images.fotki.com/logo3.gif http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/ http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea6c.html A banzai exhibit!
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea6cjpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:03:57 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea6f.html Looking up again.
]]> http://images21.fotki.com/v843/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea6fjpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:04:00 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea71.html The east wing, a tropical forest. Sculptures are here too, adding to the aesthetic quality of the area.
]]> http://images22.fotki.com/v821/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea71jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:04:03 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea76.html A small waterfall in the Conservatory.
]]> http://images21.fotki.com/v841/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea76jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:04:06 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea78.html Obviously, the Conservatory has become too small to hold a blooming population of plant life. The back area, built into a small warehouse, has another exhibit of plants. The stone walls are lined with clovers.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea78jpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 24 Nov 2006 06:33:58 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea7b.html Yeah, another shot, but vertical!
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea7bjpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 11 Nov 2006 08:21:16 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea7f.html Opposite end of the west wing. Look at the sculpture that headlines the canal. Take it in...and come here yourself!
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea7fjpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 16 Oct 2006 01:19:29 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820fdd.html Pleasant houses front the lake while a parking lot identifies a cliff area where people can walk out and admire the view or feed the many birds that frequent the area.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820fddjpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 2 Nov 2006 01:10:32 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ec67.html Take a look at these!
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ec67jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:09:04 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ec69.html Heading down into the walkway.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ec69jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 12 Nov 2006 08:39:12 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ec73.html Lily of the Valley Bush, one source of pleasant fragrances within the Conservatory..
]]> http://images22.fotki.com/v819/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ec73jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:04:44 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820fe5.html Housing on the north side of the lake.
]]> http://images21.fotki.com/v841/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820fe5jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:04:47 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ec76.html That small building sculpture and a better shot of the colors that surround it.
]]> http://images21.fotki.com/v843/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ec76jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:05:00 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ec7c.html Imagine your house looking like this in the middle of this beautiful flora.
]]> http://images50.fotki.com/v1559/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ec7cjpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:05:04 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ec80.html Sculptures are placed among the flowers.
]]> http://images22.fotki.com/v815/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ec80jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:05:06 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ec87.html A view so rich of color and vibrancy that it deserves a second shot!
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ec87jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:05:09 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820fed.html The black bear statue to identify the Black Bear Comunity Crossings Coffee Shop.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820fedjpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:00:57 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ec8d.html Fish are in the canal too!
]]> http://images22.fotki.com/v817/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ec8djpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:05:13 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820fef.html Here's the actual sign in front of the main water fall.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820fefjpgorig-th.jpg Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:19:30 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ec92.html the canal in the west wing, lined with dozens of different flowers.
]]> http://images22.fotki.com/v817/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ec92jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:05:17 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820ff0.html More of the rock formations at the Hamm Memorial Water Falls.
]]> http://images22.fotki.com/v815/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820ff0jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:05:20 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ec97.html The west wing, the picturesque view.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ec97jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:34:53 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820ff1.html Here's the Pavilion again. The outdoor area on the lake has many summer concerts and performances. Inside the surprisingly modern structure is the new location for Black Bear Community Crossing Coffee Shop, a real nice place to study or hang out.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820ff1jpgorig-th.jpg Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:46:22 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ec9d.html Obviously, lots of visitors, plants, and lack of walkways make it pretty crowded.
]]> http://images21.fotki.com/v840/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ec9djpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:05:27 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820ff2.html Hamm Memorial Water Fall Park. Yes, it's on the hill behind the Como Lake Pavilion. This hill has plenty to it!
]]> http://images22.fotki.com/v820/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820ff2jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:05:29 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82eca1.html The dome and the tropical plants reaching upward. For $1 dollar, adults can get in here and see these!
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82eca1jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 28 Oct 2006 20:15:54 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820ff4.html Gee, this is out of order, but it is the front entrance to Como Park High School.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820ff4jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 16 Oct 2006 01:20:04 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82eca6.html Side view. Don't worry, this is the last one.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82eca6jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 16 Oct 2006 01:19:44 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820ff6.html An old trail wraps around the lake in back of Como Pavilion.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820ff6jpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 10 Nov 2006 08:34:35 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820ff7.html The Pavilion from the south.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820ff7jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:41:13 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82e9e1.html One more shot for the road.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v42/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82e9e1jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:59:53 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82e9e2.html The vacant carousel inside.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82e9e2jpgorig-th.jpg Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:20:29 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82e9e4.html The caption on the building.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1090/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82e9e4jpgorig-th.jpg Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:23:58 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82e9e7.html Mother orangutan on a vine (with the baby behind).
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82e9e7jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:50:52 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82e9ea.html The zoo's info sheet on giraffes.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1153/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82e9eajpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:48:30 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea29.html Here's another well known animal!
]]> http://images26.fotki.com/v893/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea29jpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:49:57 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea2b.html O.K., guess this animal!
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1153/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea2bjpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:21:25 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea2c.html ...large cats! Here's the tiger. The lions were indoors, and the light too reflective to get them in film (3 females and 1 male). The cougars are looking for an addition to their family, so they weren't on exhibit at the time.
]]> http://images24.fotki.com/v861/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea2cjpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 31 May 2007 16:44:34 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea31.html The Como Zoo's polar bear. Unfortunately, not all is well here. The bear kept pacing back and forth, terribly bored and possibly mentally shot from years of display. The bear did the exact same walk over and over again. It was very sad to see.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea31jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:05:07 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea38.html Penguins at the Como Zoo.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea38jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 12 Nov 2006 16:59:10 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea3a.html The main courtyard, all renovated with new tiling on the ground.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea3ajpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:06:27 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea3d.html The Zoological Building, a 1930's art-deco administration building for the zoo. Here, the gift shop and other offices are located.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1145/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea3djpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:01:31 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82eca9.html Straight on, horizontal view.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82eca9jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:06:35 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea40.html This plaza looks much nicer in summer. We are now heading to the neighboring zoo.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea40jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:45:37 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ecab.html Straight on, vertical view.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ecabjpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:01:09 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea44.html More tropical trees.
]]> http://images23.fotki.com/v867/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea44jpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 31 May 2007 15:28:07 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ecb0.html Another good angle for the Como Conservatory.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v464/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ecb0jpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:55:57 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea48.html Palm trees do exist in Minnesota...here!
]]> http://images24.fotki.com/v829/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea48jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:06:47 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820ffd.html On the hill next to the Pavilion is this small gateway. The picturesque scene was the backdrop for countless weddings, including my cousin's. Picnic grounds are now on top of the hill.
]]> http://images23.fotki.com/v828/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820ffdjpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:06:52 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ecb4.html Heading to the entrance.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ecb4jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:06:22 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea4e.html A unique tree in the Conservatory.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea4ejpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:00:37 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ecb9.html This is the west wing, holding the landscaped garden of flowers.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ecb9jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 10 Jan 2007 02:51:50 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ecbd.html The Conservatory from the parking lot.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ecbdjpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 20 Jan 2007 08:49:34 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe821003.html More housing, taking on a variety of different colors.
]]> http://images16.fotki.com/v271/photos/1/10467/18473/fe821003jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 24 Nov 2007 06:31:11 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe821004.html Old houses, beautifully restored make up a large part of the housing stock fronting the lake on the south side.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1054/photos/1/10467/18473/fe821004jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 24 Nov 2007 06:31:37 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe821008.html This is Como Park High School, my former high school. The field to the east produces this blank, functionalist look.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe821008jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 8 Jan 2007 10:58:28 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea50.html Another statue among the tropical flora.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea50jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:49:38 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea54.html A banana tree (see the bananas hanging on the left?).
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea54jpgorig-th.jpg Tue, 9 Jan 2007 01:36:18 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea56.html Here it is again, vertically set.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea56jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:05:38 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea5a.html Another pleasant scene, devoid of people for once.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea5ajpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:05:32 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea5c.html Huge leaves!
]]> http://images27.fotki.com/v1018/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea5cjpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 17:13:45 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820f9a.html The new part of Como Park High. I've had some of my more horrifying classes here...
]]> http://images6.fotki.com/v1/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820f9ajpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:23:58 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea60.html Juniper banzai.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea60jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:11:08 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820fc5.html Probally the only interesting part of Como Park High School. The library and cafeteria both sit inside the drum.
]]> http://images28.fotki.com/v1026/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820fc5jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 08:23:32 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea61.html Juniper or Northern Pine? Read the caption and find out!
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v472/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea61jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 07:40:27 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820fc8.html Housing along Maryland Ave. If you look carefully, you will see the World Trade Center in between the two houes in the photo.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820fc8jpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:38:46 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea65.html A maple banzai!
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea65jpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 2 Nov 2006 09:16:32 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820fcb.html Como Park Elementary, trying to look vibrant in order to win people's attention. Obviously, the lot needs work.
]]> http://images23.fotki.com/v808/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820fcbjpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:11:25 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea68.html Some of my favorites close up.
]]> http://images27.fotki.com/v1020/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea68jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 18:02:20 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820fcc.html My high school again, but photographing the little name tag on the building.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820fccjpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 2 Nov 2006 09:20:03 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe82ea69.html Line up of banzai trees.
]]> http://images29.fotki.com/v321/photos/1/10467/18473/fe82ea69jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 6 Oct 2007 14:11:14 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820fce.html The old playground where I used to play at with Como Park Elementary in the background. I'll spare you the flashback.
]]> http://images25.fotki.com/v955/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820fcejpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 2 Aug 2007 02:14:02 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fe820fd0.html More nice homes around Como Lake. It is one of the more valuable neighbors in Saint Paul.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fe820fd0jpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:39:54 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/fea7c557.html Como Park Conservatory (scanned).
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/fea7c557jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 04:29:04 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/spu102.html Old train in Energy Park, a modern industrial park in Saint Paul.
]]> http://images28.fotki.com/v1031/photos/1/10467/18473/spu102-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 07:45:26 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/spu103.html The big box which is U.S. Bank, in Energy Park.
]]> http://images27.fotki.com/v1024/photos/1/10467/18473/spu103-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 08:04:39 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/spu104.html Energy Park entrance.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v465/photos/1/10467/18473/spu104-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 08:17:32 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd.html A sign at the Saint Paul border. These are all over the city borders.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v473/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 08:27:58 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd35.html The modern part of Como Elementary. Simple boxes with colorful shapes painted on them.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v434/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd35-th.jpg Mon, 8 Oct 2007 01:01:18 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd36.html The front drive for school buses approaching my former second home of four years, Como Park Senior High.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v484/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd36-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 07:40:12 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd37.html The library and cafeteria occupy this part of the school, the only part with any sort of architectural character.
]]> http://images29.fotki.com/v291/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd37-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 19:21:36 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd38.html Como Park Senior High from the northwest. My camera case accidentally got caught in this picture again (will I ever learn).
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v479/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd38-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 17:18:04 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd39.html Gateway Drive, a peaceful road circling Como Lake to the south.
]]> http://images27.fotki.com/v1023/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd39-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 08:02:27 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd40.html Black Bear Community Crossing. This neighborhood business recently opened a second location in the Como Lake Pavilion. Definitely a real community center.
]]> http://images27.fotki.com/v1020/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd40-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 08:11:45 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd41.html 701 Como Blvd., housing for the elderly.
]]> http://images27.fotki.com/v1024/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd41-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 08:17:56 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd42.html These are signs along Como Ave., protesting the new 3A bus (which I use) that had its route changed so it goes through this street. The neighbors were not told so they are not happy. By luck, I got a 3A bus in the picture too.
]]> http://images27.fotki.com/v1025/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd42-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 08:23:18 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd43.html Well, Charlie Brown is a popular character in these Como Ave. signs, protesting the 3A bus. So far, there has been three. Here's the biggest and funniest one.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd43-th.jpg Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:59:45 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd44.html More Como Ave. signs protesting the 3A bus...which is visible in this photo!
]]> http://images28.fotki.com/v1026/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd44-th.jpg Sun, 7 Oct 2007 07:44:53 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd45.html Como Lake on a nice spring day.
]]> http://images112.fotki.com/v586/photos/1/10467/18473/rhd45-th.jpg Thu, 3 May 2007 22:00:23 GMT http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_neighborhoods/neighborhood_como_park/rhd46.html Side street looking out on Como Lake.
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