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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...

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.

10/07/2009

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Parks for the People is a local public television program presented by TPT

Parks for the People

Acquisition

Clip: Special | 7m 23sVideo has Closed Captions

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.

10/07/2009

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