One of Minnesota's greatest athletes was Dan Patch, a harness horse from the turn of the 20th century who set the world record by pacing a mile in 1:55. When salesman Marion Savage (the town Savage is named after him) bought Dan Patch, he became very rich by turning his horse into a supreme pitchman for all kinds of products, including cars, watches and washing machines. MN90 producer Marisa Helms has the story.

A view of the Goodhue County Fair in Zumbrota taken from the grandstand, 1984. Photograph by Nicholas Curchin Vrooman.

This aerial view shows The Parade after the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden was expanded and the softball field was moved (foreground) to replace the demolished stadium.

Aquatennial Parade Grand Marshal Richard M. Nixon departs Parade Stadium on the parade route, 1958. Photograph by Philip C. Dittes.

Filming an Aquatennial event at Parade Stadium, August 10, 1956.

Construction of Parade Stadium, June 14, 1951.

A small section of bleachers at The Parade couldn't hold all the spectators, 1925.

Fans line the fields for football games at The Parade, c.1923.

A crowd gathers for a football game at The Parade, 1923.

Parade Stadium is ready for its first full season of football, 1952. Photographer: Schreiber-Hager.