White Bear Lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Erd-Geist Gazebo
Photographed by McGhiever, July 26, 2024
1. Erd-Geist Gazebo Marker
This unique two story gazebo was built in 1883, by Thomas Erd, as a wedding gift to his daughter, Annie (Erd) Geist. It was originally constructed on South Shore Blvd. and in 1973, the White Bear Lake Women's Club saved it by moving it to this location and restoring it.
In 2000 it was restored once again thanks to donations by:
Mr. Ted Glassrud
City of White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake Lions Club
The White Bear Lake Historical Society
and others
The Gazebo Committee hopes that this restoration and the care of all who visit, will keep it preserved for future generations to appreciate.
Erected 2000.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 45° 5.163′ N, 92° 59.982′ W. Marker is in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It can be reached from the intersection of Lake Avenue and Manitou Island. The marker is in Matoska Park next to the gazebo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Paul MN 55110, United
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Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: White Bear Lake / The Dakota Legend of White Bear Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); Spiess Landing (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fillebrown House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Original Townsite Plat of White Bear Lake (approx. half a mile away); White Bear Lake Civil War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); White Bear Lake Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); American Indian Mounds (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Bear Lake.
Photographed by McGhiever, July 26, 2024
2. Erd-Geist Gazebo and marker in Matoska Park
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 135 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
