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Some of the earliest immigrants to the city of St. Paul lived in areas that were eventually torn down, leaving residents to find new places to live. 

Many Mexican immigrants settled in areas like Swede Hollow and the West Side Flats.

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Some of the earliest immigrants to the city of St. Paul lived in areas that were eventually torn down, leaving residents to find new places to live. Many Mexican immigrants settled in areas like Swede Hollow and the West Side Flats.

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Some of the earliest immigrants to the city of St. Paul lived in areas that were eventually torn down, leaving residents to find new places to live. Many Mexican immigrants settled in areas like Swede Hollow and the West Side Flats.

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Some of the earliest immigrants to the city of St. Paul lived in areas that were eventually torn down -- leaving residents to find new places to live. Many Mexican immigrants settled in areas like Swede Hollow and the West Side Flats.

Former West Side Flats residents have mixed memories about their old neighborhood

A black and white photo of a community by a river.

Former West Side Flats residents have mixed memories about their old neighborhood

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