Entrepreneurs of Mankato By: Angie Downs Sheila Schofield Nate Schaefer Derek Nelson Christy Winkel

St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Founded over 140 years ago Founded over 140 years ago Continually grown, expanded and been improved Continually grown, expanded and been improved One of the oldest and most well maintained churches in Mankato. One of the oldest and most well maintained churches in Mankato.

Important People Leo Lamm was one of the original founders Leo Lamm was one of the original founders Peter Schullet and his family helped organize plans for the first building Peter Schullet and his family helped organize plans for the first building Heinrich Vahle was involved in the construction along with Franz Borgmeier and Phillip Hodapp Heinrich Vahle was involved in the construction along with Franz Borgmeier and Phillip Hodapp Pastor Ted Hottinger is currently in charge along with three other priests. He has led the improvement projects since Pastor Ted Hottinger is currently in charge along with three other priests. He has led the improvement projects since 1994.

- The church building was used as a place of worship, refuge and also as a school. - The building of the school was one of the first big projects. - Over time the stairs have been replaced. - New heat and air devices were installed along with new wiring. -Stained glass windows have been maintained. -Total improvements over the years have been more expensive than the building itself originally.

Shopping and New Developments Mankato Place River Hills Mall Coming soon…

Improvements Problem Area’s Problem Area’s Renovation Renovation Parking Area’s Parking Area’s

Mankato’s Hospitality Big town with small town atmosphere Less gray, more green Leisure area’s

Grace Lutheran Church Organized in 1887 Organized in 1887 Name change Name change Built for $15,000 Built for $15,000 Demolished in 1965 Demolished in 1965 New church had a beautiful mural on west side wall New church had a beautiful mural on west side wall

Known For ? Mural designed by Donald Gregory Mural designed by Donald Gregory Many Luther League Meetings Were held here Many Luther League Meetings Were held here Had 1300 members on its 115 anniversary Had 1300 members on its 115 anniversary

People of Importance S.C. Franzer was the first pastor (1889) S.C. Franzer was the first pastor (1889) O.J. Arthur was was a pastor who helped get many donations for the church O.J. Arthur was was a pastor who helped get many donations for the church Adolph Johns is the active pastor when new church was built Adolph Johns is the active pastor when new church was built Elias J. Halling helped get mollar organ. Was choir director for 37 years Honored by having the MSU recital hall named after him.

The Cray Mansion When was it built? When was it built? Built For Who? Built For Who? How much did it cost? How much did it cost?

The Cray’s Lorin Cray Lorin Cray Judge in the Mankato area Judge in the Mankato area Lulu Cray Lulu Cray Judge Cray’s second wife Judge Cray’s second wife Known for placing a rose on the dinner mat of all her female dinner guests Known for placing a rose on the dinner mat of all her female dinner guests

The Mansion’s History The third floor held large ballroom dances held by the Cray’s Was converted to living quarters for female college students Now home of the YWCA

Parsons k. Johnson & Henry Jackson... Parsons k. Johnson & Henry Jackson... - Who are they & what did they do? Two city men that stumbled across fertile soil during an excursion up the Minnesota River, and creating a new settlement called Mankato.

Hubbard History Who is R.D. Hubbard? Who is R.D. Hubbard? How did he contribute to Mankato? How did he contribute to Mankato? - Hubbard Milling Company - Hubbard Mansion

Largest Flour manufacture in Mankato Largest Flour manufacture in Mankato Distributed flour throughout entire country Distributed flour throughout entire country Provided city with other benefits Provided city with other benefits

Hubbard Mansion The Hubbard Mansion is the oldest 19 th Century mansion still standing in Mankato

Maud Hart Lovelace Writer, known for her Betsy-Tacy books Writer, known for her Betsy-Tacy books Death Death Since her death there Since her death there has been a reading contest set up in her name

After Everything..... Thanks to all the the founding people in Mankato, this city has turned into a flourishing place to live, great for diverse groups of people. Thanks to all the the founding people in Mankato, this city has turned into a flourishing place to live, great for diverse groups of people. Along with many historical sites with stories behind them all. Along with many historical sites with stories behind them all.