Lawrence Welk

Hotel St. Paul Hotel

When the Hotel Saint Paul opened its doors in 1910, the builder of the Great Northern Railway, James J. Hill, businessman, Lucius P. Ordway, and Archbishop, John Ireland were all on hand. In 1919 after the Minnesota State Legislature ratified the 19th amendment they celebrated with a jubilee banquet in the hotel. The following year … Read more

The Prom Ballroom

The finest dance hall on that side of the river was the Prom Ballroom. The St. Paul institution got off to a good start when it opened with a performance by Glenn Miller in 1941. The Prom played host to all sorts over the years. Count Basie, Buddy Holly, Lawrence Welk, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash … Read more