The Ice Palace at St. Paul.

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  SKU: 47219

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• PUBLISHER: Published in Harper's Weekly, February 20, 1886.

• MEDIUM: Hand colored wood engraving,

  DATE: 1886.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 13 3/8 x 9 1/16" (34 x 23 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: The Saint Paul Winter Carnival, founded in 1886, is one of the oldest civic celebrations in the United States. Originally conceived as a bold response to claims that Minnesota's winters were as harsh as Siberia's, the carnival quickly evolved into a lively celebration of the city's resilience and winter charm. The event features parades, outdoor activities, ice sculptures, and the iconic ice castle, with the first towering 106 feet high as the centerpiece of the inaugural festival.<br><br> This wood engraving, featured in Harper's Weekly in 1886, is a composite of four captivating views: the ice palace at night, George R. Finch (president of the carnival association), a torchlight procession of toboggan clubs, and the main image of the grand ice castle. Together, these scenes beautifully capture the magic and excitement of the first Winter Carnival. The festival soon became a cherished tradition in Saint Paul, and today, it continues to be a symbol of community pride and winter joy in the city of Saint Paul.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in an 18 x 14" mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Town Views - United States , Minnesota, Mississippi