1. Lincoln Park Legacy Will Van Kley Don Kottschade Amber Neumann

2. Introduction The Lincoln Park district has a long tradition of beauty and style. Conversely known as the “Silk Stocking District” during its inception, the district is currently one of only a handful of residential areas in Minnesota to be recognized by the National Register of Historical Places. The Lincoln Park district has a long tradition of beauty and style. Conversely known as the “Silk Stocking District” during its inception, the district is currently one of only a handful of residential areas in Minnesota to be recognized by the National Register of Historical Places. Right, Lincoln Community Center Right, Lincoln Community Center

3. Early Inhabitants Early residents were prominent in government, politics, civic affairs, business and industry on local, regional and state levels. Early residents were prominent in government, politics, civic affairs, business and industry on local, regional and state levels. Maud Hart Lovelace, author of the Betsey/Tracy series, which chronicled the lives of three young girls growing up in Mankato. Maud Hart Lovelace, author of the Betsey/Tracy series, which chronicled the lives of three young girls growing up in Mankato.

4. Architecture –Built between 1860-1875 Greek Revival Greek Revival Gothic Revival Gothic Revival French Second Empire French Second Empire Built between 1870-1886 Built between 1870-1886 Italianate Styles Italianate Styles

5. more Architecture, examples Queen Anne Style Queen Anne Style –121 E. Pleasant St.

6. and more, French Chateau French Chateau –227 E. Pleasant St. –Mansfield Mansion –Renovation by Rick McCluhan –Built in 1877 –FOR SALE

7. Lincoln Park Purchased by group of local citizens for $350 in 1885. Purchased by group of local citizens for $350 in 1885. Deeded to the city of Mankato for uses as a general park and maintained by area residents. Deeded to the city of Mankato for uses as a general park and maintained by area residents. The Alex Wilkin Post of the Grand Army of the Republic erected a bronze statue and stone fountain in 1893 as a monument to Civil War Vets. The Alex Wilkin Post of the Grand Army of the Republic erected a bronze statue and stone fountain in 1893 as a monument to Civil War Vets. –Since been removed and replaced by a Civil War memorial marker

8. Lincoln Park Cannon In May 1900, an old Spanish American war gun and carriage was placed in Lincoln Park, weighing in at over 3,000 lbs. In May 1900, an old Spanish American war gun and carriage was placed in Lincoln Park, weighing in at over 3,000 lbs. At Midnight on July 3, 1910, seven boys, claiming allegiance to the “poopy cat club” fired off the cannon using 25 lbs of gun powder, sod and paper. The ensuing blast could be heard from miles around and shattered windows in many nearby homes. At Midnight on July 3, 1910, seven boys, claiming allegiance to the “poopy cat club” fired off the cannon using 25 lbs of gun powder, sod and paper. The ensuing blast could be heard from miles around and shattered windows in many nearby homes. The cannon was later removed. The cannon was later removed.

9. Lincoln Park’s eldest resident,

10. The Lincoln Park elm tree was designated the “Heritage Tree” in 1976. The Lincoln Park elm tree was designated the “Heritage Tree” in 1976. Stricken by Dutch Elm disease and was removed in 1980. Stricken by Dutch Elm disease and was removed in 1980. Age was determined to be 315 years old, making it one of the oldest and largest in Minnesota history. Age was determined to be 315 years old, making it one of the oldest and largest in Minnesota history. Immortalized by A.V. Denman in poem. Immortalized by A.V. Denman in poem.

11. excerpt, Four hundred years or more ago, Old Elm you started out to grow, You Buried your roots in deep rich loam, And here you made a permanent home. You saw the Indians pass away, Before the Whites’ resistless sway; And your fellow elms went one by one, Alone you stand in storm and sun. Today you watch the passing crowd Rushing by with voices loud, Alone you stand in storm and sun Silent and strong in the place you’ve won.

12. Conclusion The Lincoln Park District continues to thrive today amid its early traditions as new inhabitants to the area can share in the same pride as the early settlers. The Lincoln Park District continues to thrive today amid its early traditions as new inhabitants to the area can share in the same pride as the early settlers. Questions? Questions?