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This Day in Minnesota History

July 27, 1898

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ISBN: 0873514165
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Alexander Ramsey, who had served as governor during the Civil War, sets the cornerstone of the third state capitol building. Designed by Cass Gilbert, the capitol is a memorial to Minnesota's Civil War soldiers.

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First published: July 1, 2015
Last modified: July 27, 2023