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Rochester, MN Real EstateRochester is the third largest city outside of the Twin Cities, comprising its own metropolitan area in the southern portion of the state. Rochester is located 77 miles south of the Twin Cities along the south fork of the Zumbro River. The City is unique for its climate-controlled skyway system as well as subterranean walkways. A variety of shops and businesses are located along these thoroughfares. Rochester was founded by George Head in 1854 and so-named after Head's hometown, Rochester, New York. In 1857 Rochester was named the Olmsted County seat. Rochester was a stagecoach stop for travelers journeying between St. Paul and Dubuque, Iowa. The railroad arrived in the 1860s, bringing with it new residents and business opportunities. On August 21, 1883, a tornado demolished much of Rochester, leaving thirty-seven dead and several thousand wounded. There was no medical facility at the time, so Dr. William W. Mayo and his two sons worked together to care for the wounded. The Sisters of St. Francis assisted Dr. Mayo, and with $60,000 in donations Mayo opened a new facility in 1889 named St. Mary's Hospital. The Mayo practice grew and today it is one of the largest and most well-respected medical facilities in the world. Famous people from around the world, including former United States Presidents George H. W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and King Hussein of Jordan, have visited Rochester and checked in to the Mayo Clinic. The primary industries in Rochester are (not surprisingly) medical services, computer design and programming including a large IBM campus, light manufacturing (mostly computers and electronics), and hospitality services for the many visitors from around the world. Rochester is still home to the Sisters of St. Francis who helped Dr. Mayo so long ago! Rochester residents enjoy coming home; homes here tend to be upscale and sprawling walkout ranches, brick and stucco Tudors, Modern and Contemporary and Victorians situated on large parcels of land. There are also several new subdivision developments reminiscent of the Twin Cities suburbs. Bungalows and town houses are optimal choices for the more modest buyer. Rochester is a great alternate location to the larger Twin Cities metro area, with a great arts and culture, recreation and dining scene but all on a somewhat smaller scale. Local's Notebook:Local Flavor: Chardonnay Ltd., an elegant French restaurant staged in a remodeled Victorian home spread over three rooms. The menu includes roast duck, foie gras, and rack of lamb. Area Shopping: Apache Mall, enclosed shopping mall. Around Town: The city has three homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright: the A. H. Bulbulian Residence, the James McBean Residence, and the Thomas Keys Residence. Rochester may also be home to the largest "ear of corn" in the world, which is actually a water tower. Rochester features many outdoor recreational options including over 60 miles of paved trails for running and biking as well as rural hiking, biking and horseback riding on 55 miles of trails on the Root River and Douglas State Trails. Local Lingo: Subway System-Underground walkway system in Rochester. Official sites:
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