Suburban Dawn: The Emergence of Richfield, Edina and Bloomington

Suburban Dawn: The Emergence of Richfield, Edina and Bloomington by Tuttle, Thomas U.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780578039176.

Suburban Dawn is the critically-praised, definitive study of the establishment and growth of Minneapolis/St. Paul suburbs of Richfield, Edina and Bloomington from the arrival of soldiers, entrepreneurs and pioneers in the early 1800’s to present day. Each story is told using multiple perspectives, giving the history buff a well-rounded picture of the events and people that shaped the social, agricultural, architectural and military landscapes of 19th century Minnesota. Deeply researched and easily read, the book is chock full of interesting Minnesota history with 300+ photos, maps and charts in support of the text.