Rochester is synonymous with one of its most famous landmarks, the Mayo Clinic, but there's so much more to the Med City. It began as a frontier town, struggling to make its mark in a sparsely populated wilderness. By the late nineteenth century, Rochester had expanded into a vibrant city, rich with business, educational and cultural opportunities. Rediscover the Dubuque Trail and the beautiful summer lake retreats, along with the Cook Hotel, the Central Fire Station and more. Author Amy Jo Hahn uncovers the lost beginnings of Rochester and brings the stories of this unique place to life.
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Rochester is synonymous with one of its most famous landmarks, the Mayo Clinic, but there's so much more to the Med City. It began as a frontier town, struggling to make its mark in a sparsely populated wilderness. By the late nineteenth century, Rochester had expanded into a vibrant city, rich with business, educational and cultural opportunities. Rediscover the Dubuque Trail and the beautiful summer lake retreats, along with the Cook Hotel, the Central Fire Station and more. Author Amy Jo Hahn uncovers the lost beginnings of Rochester and brings the stories of this unique place to life.
Rochester is synonymous with one of its most famous landmarks, the Mayo Clinic, but there's so much more to the Med City. It began as a frontier town, struggling to make its mark in a sparsely populated wilderness. By the late nineteenth century, Rochester had expanded into a vibrant city, rich with business, educational and cultural opportunities. Rediscover the Dubuque Trail and the beautiful summer lake retreats, along with the Cook Hotel, the Central Fire Station and more. Author Amy Jo Hahn uncovers the lost beginnings of Rochester and brings the stories of this unique place to life.
Details
Pages: 160
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Lost
Publication Date: 27th November 2017
State: Minnesota
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781625858320
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) TRAVEL / United States / Midwest / West North Central (IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD) PHOTOGRAPHY / History PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Sports
Reviews
"For anyone who enjoys a walk down memory lane, Amy Jo Hahn's new book, "Lost Rochester Minnesota," will be a bittersweet treat." Post Bulletin
Author Bio
Amy Jo Hahn is from Harmony, Minnesota, and currently resides in Rochester. She has a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Winona State University, a master's degree in mass communication from Arizona State University, and a historic preservation certificate from Bucks County Community College. She has worked as a magazine editor, television news producer, content writer and a communications consultant. She has published several historical articles and is also a published romance author.
Rochester is synonymous with one of its most famous landmarks, the Mayo Clinic, but there's so much more to the Med City. It began as a frontier town, struggling to make its mark in a sparsely populated wilderness. By the late nineteenth century, Rochester had expanded into a vibrant city, rich with business, educational and cultural opportunities. Rediscover the Dubuque Trail and the beautiful summer lake retreats, along with the Cook Hotel, the Central Fire Station and more. Author Amy Jo Hahn uncovers the lost beginnings of Rochester and brings the stories of this unique place to life.
Pages: 160
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Lost
Publication Date: 27th November 2017
State: Minnesota
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781625858320
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) TRAVEL / United States / Midwest / West North Central (IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD) PHOTOGRAPHY / History PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Sports
"For anyone who enjoys a walk down memory lane, Amy Jo Hahn's new book, "Lost Rochester Minnesota," will be a bittersweet treat." Post Bulletin
Amy Jo Hahn is from Harmony, Minnesota, and currently resides in Rochester. She has a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Winona State University, a master's degree in mass communication from Arizona State University, and a historic preservation certificate from Bucks County Community College. She has worked as a magazine editor, television news producer, content writer and a communications consultant. She has published several historical articles and is also a published romance author.
