Yumski’s Mankato Tour Presented by: Jamie, Chris, Ryan, Jason, Cari, Mike, Eric

Mankato’s unique attractions past and present... The Powwow Mount Kato Taylor Center Opera House Immanuel Lutheran Church Historical Places Victorian Style Housing

The Mankato Powwow

Began as a friendship An annual 3 day event in September Held to honor the US- Dakota conflict Education Day, Some! Of the children at the morning session htm

The Mankato Powwow Land of Memories Education Day A young Dakota child enters the arena at the Wacipi. s/wacipi.html

Mount Kato One of the greatest places to ski in the Midwest.

Mount Kato 18 runs 55 acres of land to ski on Capable of shuttling 14,650 people an hour There is also a ski school located at the base of the hill

Taylor Center Home of Maverick basketball, wrestling, and volleyball.

Taylor Center Sponsored and dedicated to Glen Taylor Complete on September 11th, 2000 Covers 142,951 square feet

Otto-Brock Hall of Champions Covers 4,900 square feet Lined with banners recognizing special achievements through out the community

Bresnan Arena Seats 5,000 people Seats are purple and spell out MSU in gold Host to the Minnesota Timberwolves game

Opera House A very important aspect of Mankato’s culture.

Opera House Built by the Harmonia Society in 1872 Costed $28,000 to build One of the largest developments at the time

Opera House Besides being used for musicals and plays, it was also used for town meetings and celebrity appearances. President William Howard Taft once held a political rally here.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Things that were restored Old history records Sheets of music One pew The bell

What was put into the church... The cross Stained glass windows

Historical Structures Old structures that have been refurnished

Hubbard House Tiffany lamp fixtures Oldest remaining Victorian mansion in the area Tours available Built in 1871

Prairie Style Houses A form of architecture used around the world.

Prairie House Design Low-pitched roofs Overhanging eaves A central chimney A horizontal appearance

Prairie Style Housing Located all around Mankato Created by Frank Lloyd Wright Floor plans can be L- shaped, T-shaped, pinwheel-shaped, and Y-shaped

The End Thank you for not falling a sleep.