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): https://www.minnpost.com/stroll/2013/05/exploring-swede-hollow-once-neighborhood-carved-out-wild/
Swede Hollow (City of St. Paul): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLnZ4_7jxU4
Hamms Brewery (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamm%27s_Brewery
3M (Saint Paul Historical): https://saintpaulhistorical.com/tours/show/44
Bruce Vento (Biographical Directory of the United States Congress): https://bioguideretro.congress.gov/Home/MemberDetails?memIndex=V000087
Eastside Heritage Park: http://paynephalen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Eastside_Heritage_Park_Panels-1.pdf
7th Street Improvement Arches (Saint Paul Historical): https://saintpaulhistorical.com/items/show/26
7th Street Improvement Arches (American Society of Civil Engineers): https://www.asce.org/project/seventh-street-improvement-arches/
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: http://search.mnhs.org/index.php?brand=cms
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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: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20047414.