Grand Avenue: The Renaissance of an Urban Street

by Biloine Whiting Young, Dave Lanegram

Grand Avenue has been a street reinventing itself to match the times since it was first platted. This book identifies those factors that saved the street from urban blight, crime, and decay.

212 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Zak Yudhishthu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely local history of Grand Avenue, focusing on its origins, 60s-era decline, and revitalization through the 70s and 80s. Lots of fun colorful stories and interesting tidbits. Recommended if you’re into Saint Paul. However, this book didn’t make any effort to connect with a broader historical literature, ultimately limiting its scope.