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Lowell Park (Winter 1920)

Lowell Park is beautiful any time of the year. During the winter, the park can be especially tranquil and lovely. This view of Lowell Park looks south from Chestnut Street. You can see what appears to be mist rising from the river and foot track paths. In the background are trains, the Woodward (Commander) Grain Elevator, and a tall smokestack of the Joseph Wolf Brewery.

This photo is part of the John Runk Historic photo collection which you can view anytime the library is open. Many of John Runk’s photos can also be found at Washington County Historical Society and Minnesota Historical Society.