Opera House In the Late 1800’s

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Performing Arts History. The Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault, was formerly known as a popular 1,000 seat Opera House in the late 1800’s. This palace was intended to carry patrons away from the normalcy of mundane every day life. Be sure to check out the video about its history!

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Cruising Central

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A piece of Faribault’s history, the restored Tilt-a-Whirl cars are back downtown!Read more
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Story and photos by Audrey Kletscher Helbling When I consider historically-significant buildings in Faribault, I think first of the downtown historic district brimming with limestone and brick buildings constructed in the late 1800s. Or IRead more
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The Alexander Faribault House

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Historic Faribault Features: The Alexander Faribault House It should be no surprise to anyone that deciding where to live has changed a lot since the 1800s. It was during this time that the Midwest wasRead more