Parks for the People
Acquisition
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When park commissions formed in Minneapolis and St. Paul in the 1880s, the focus...
When park commissions formed in Minneapolis and St. Paul in the 1880s, the focus turned to acquiring park land. Through purchases and donations, both cities gained public ownership of key landscapes.
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Parks for the People
Acquisition
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When park commissions formed in Minneapolis and St. Paul in the 1880s, the focus turned to acquiring park land. Through purchases and donations, both cities gained public ownership of key landscapes.
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