Walk with us to learn Scandia’s little-known stories of bank robbery, Dillinger visits, and uncanny perseverance through fire and tornado.
Ever pondered the stories behind Scandia’s historic buildings? What businesses flourished on Olinda Trail and Oakhill Road in the late 1800s and early 1900s? And have you heard our tales of bank robbery, Dillinger visits, fire, and tornado?
Join us at the Scandia Creamery for coffee and pastries along with a short presentation on historic Mainstreet Architecture from Ted Lentz — the preservation architect who oversaw the State Capitol restoration in St. Paul.
Guests will be divided into small groups for a historic walking tour of the Scandia Village Center that will end with lunch at Meister’s Bar & Grill. A sweet snack will be provided at the Scandia Mercantile. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes!
Tour stops with brief histories will include:
Scandia Creamery
Historic Frank and Ida Lake House (Mike and Heather Benson)
Scandia Bank building and vault (Apothecary’s Daughter)
Scandia Mercantile
Elim Church
Farmer’s Bank Building (Dickin’s Pickins)
Meister’s Bar & Grill (historically Shalanders Store)
Tickets include the tour, pastries and coffee/tea/juice at the Scandia Creamery, a sweet snack at the Scandia Mercantile, followed by lunch at Meister’s Bar and Grill (vegetarian option available).
START LOCATION: Meet at The Scandia Creamery, 21279 Olinda Trail North, Scandia, MN. Doors open at 10:15, and the presentation will start promptly at 10:30.
Event proceeds support Scandia Heritage Alliance, including the Heritage Trail project and the future Water Tower Barn Arts & Heritage Center. For more information, visit us at ScandiaHeritage.org or GoFundMe.
THANK YOU TO THE SCANDIA CREAMERY AND MEISTER’S BAR & GRILL FOR SPONSORING THIS EVENT!
Email: scandiaheritagealliance@gmail.com
2022/06/11 - 2022/06/11
Additional time info:
MENU:
California Meisterburger, Fries and Soda: Topped with Colby cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayo, and onion. Served with French fries and a soda.
Beyond Burger and Fries: Made entirely from plants, this vegetarian burger is gluten-, dairy-, peanut- and soy-free — but full of flavor. Served with French fries and a soda.
IMPORTANT NOTES: This tour includes a half-mile walk and back. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Limited parking is available at the Scandia Creamery and along Olinda Trail. Additional parking is available along Oakhill Road and behind/below Elim Church. The event starts at the Scandia Creamery and ends at Meister’s, so parking anywhere in the Village Center is an option.
For information about architect Ted Lentz, see VisitSaintPaul.com
Scandia Creamery
21279 Olinda Trail,, Scandia, MN 55073