Down in History Wabash Street Cave Tour and Gangster Tour
A bus trip to the St. Paul Wabasha Street Cave tour and the Gangster Tour with information on the history of the caves and activities associated with gangsters in the 1930's, followed by a bus tour of Summit Ave.
110 participated
Participants will learn about the history of early gangs in Minnesota and their impact on our history, as well as discover the history and mystery of the Wabasha caves. Participants will learn about the architecture and history of Summit Ave. mansions in St. Paul.
Participants
1) Learned more about the history of the city of St. Paul and the Wabasha Street Caves, including their formation, commercial use, and role in criminal activities,
2) Gained information on the illegal activities during Prohibition, in particular, the actions of bootleggers and gangsters and their relationship with corrupt local law enforcement personnel,
3) Enjoyed the tour and information about Summit Ave. mansions and their history. The whole program was well done with something interesting for everyone.
Participant Response: The historical tour guides were fantastic --- they delivered the information with a wonderful sense of humor. It appears they had done extensive study of their characters and the era. Thanks so much for providing west central Minnesota residents with the opportunity to take this tour --- I would not have been able to do this otherwise.