Winona
A view of the charming city of Winona,
as it appears from one of the surrounding bluffs.
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A look up the line of bluffs to the north of
Winona. These reach up almost to the door of the Twin Cities themselves,
and a bit beyond, if you follow the wisconsin border, where the rivers branch.
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From the adjacent bluffs, Winona looks a bit
like a child's toy, or perhaps a train set.
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One of the entrances to Winona. There are only
a few roads, which give access the city from the "outside".
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A look east, down a shady lane. Note the bluffs
in the background. They are just across the river in Wisconsin, and are
visible from nearly everywhere in town.
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Downtown Winona. Bluffs are, as always, visible
in the distance.
Below:
A farmers market, sprawls just to the west of the river.
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The farmers market takes up several streets, between
the river, and the downtown area.
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A landlocked, tourist version of an old river steamer,
marks the edge of the river.
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A series of venerable commercial
buildings form this turn of the century business district.
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The bridge across the river to Wisconsin,
begins to rise up over the city. It begins several blocks from the river's
edge, so that it can rise in a gentle slope to clear the river, and to allow
a sufficient clearance for the ship traffic which passes.
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Above:
One of the main streets, in this very busy little city.
Left:
A side street, looking towards the Wisconsin side.
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A neat old house, with an elevated
observation wing, is a carry over from more genteel times.
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The front entry, and sleeping porch of this
gracious old house.
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