The Whipple Farm aka "White City" was located on 121st Avenue and Hanson Boulevard. The original farmland was entered on the Abstract of Title on April 18, 1856. A patent was issued on April 3, 1857.
The Whipple family owned the farm from 1934 to 1941. There were ten buildings on the farm, all painted white, including a farm house, milk house, two cattle barns, chicken coop, butchering shed, coal shed, garage (with basement and chimney), and two large sheds. Also included was a windmill used for pumping water.
The Zawistowski family bought the farm on January 6, 1942, and lived on it until 2002, when the property was sold for redevelopment.
I think Lions Coon Creek and Cardinal Woods are the two closest parks to that area. I know Coon Creek had a couple of geocaches a couple of years back.
Have you heard that there has been discussion between some council members who want to change the name of "Coon" Rapids because of the word COON?! Apparently they feel it is offensive to use the word Coon - wtf?
They were just talking on the news, about how some city council guy in Coon Rapids wanted to change the name of the city...... in his words, he thought that the name makes the city sound too redneck-ish.... a buncha people complained about it, and he evicentlly withdrew his idea....
tell me nothing but the rules
public land
button
etc....I think the writer is in a big mess of learning how to write clues...its 2 long and wordy 2 be crafty..
It must have been a bright, White City, day,
when OLD TIMER PETE lost his weigh?
Sometimes Pete rested along the way.
He thought of a park for kids . . . someday?
but again...the clue has me with nothing more than a kids park
why??
day, weigh, way, day
2 simple...no finesse
because he loved this time of year.
Old Timer would pack a sled
with lunch, dry socks, and all his gear.
again...simple clue IMHO
Yes, some corrections must be made.
Was his prize lost in the shade?
It is tough to say on a snowy day
when so much white gets in the way.
they have sled dog races in bunker hills for the "snowflake days"
The Whipple family owned the farm from 1934 to 1941. There were ten buildings on the farm, all painted white, including a farm house, milk house, two cattle barns, chicken coop, butchering shed, coal shed, garage (with basement and chimney), and two large sheds. Also included was a windmill used for pumping water.
The Zawistowski family bought the farm on January 6, 1942, and lived on it until 2002, when the property was sold for redevelopment.
is this the land where that little "white buliding" is left...with the stream...
basically one of my favorite little parks in citys??? or am I in the wrong town all 2gethor???
or no dam, it's a regional park.
but cause no damage where you go.
No, damage nothing in your search today,
Look where people have come to play
study clues with care.
You can win treasure
that is hidden somewhere.
get over the hertells.
No need to worry,
just move like turtles.
There is the turtle casino in Hertel,WI but that doesn't fit for Coon Rapids.
Hmmmmmmmmm
my nephews and katie
I deal with a supply company named Dalco and all their e-mail addresses are @dalcoonline.com
Ha - All I see is the 'coon' too.
Pahleeze
Trees, signs, passing carriages, and foot prints,
But should I go leaved or write?
They distract from clues that make cents.
you must figure out what the cart pushers need.
Snowflake knew if the trail should be straight not narrow
the distance is measured by the flight of an arrow.
the clues look fun
weird stuff....
The Old Timer, some how must have took the wrong trail.
The trees, the sand, the chain, the rail
An empty bucket, a barrel, a Â…pale or Â…dale.
and end past the front gate, now give it a try.
Shuffle out warmer now what do you think
the Old Timer went past a hard water drink.
If it isn't found by 10am, I'm turning it over to Jake. :neutral: :chagrin: :eyeroll:
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Must?
Ha
I see a missing treasure in their future.
Sheesh :eyeroll:
don't you know there is an aw hunt going on :wink:
plus I'm sure she'll delete it anyways when she gets home...
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