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Timeline of the 1958 Minnesota Centennial Train |
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This
timeline is very much a work-in-progress. Any additions or
corrections, please email. |
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April 19, 1958 |
The Minnesota Centennial Train has its official opening in Winona at Levee Park. The Minnesota Centennial Showboat was there too. |
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Hennepin County |
May 13, 1958 |
The train was on display near the parade grounds just north of Linden Ave. Officials arrived by helicopter to open the train in a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included an 8-foot long railroad ticket. |
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St. Paul, MN |
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The train was on display at the Minnesota State Fair. Temporary tracks were laid across Como Ave to access the fairgrounds. |
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September 3, 1958 |
The Minnesota Centennial Train closes after visiting nearly 100 communities and hosting some 630,000 visitors. |
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