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City of Arden Hills- Comprehensive Plan - DRAFT <br /> The Round Lake prehistoric site is located on a small knoll on a peninsula on <br /> the southwestern shore of Round Lake. Archaeological exploration has <br /> determined that the knoll on the peninsula is most likely of natural origin. <br /> Artifacts relating to the manufacture or maintenance of stone tools were <br /> observed on the site, and it appears that it may be eligible for the National <br /> Register of Historic Places. This site was threatened by development in 1997; <br /> however, the City was able to obtain a conservation easement over the <br /> peninsula to preserve it in its current condition. Further research, as well as <br /> community interest, is required before actual placement on the National Register <br /> of Historic Places. <br /> Farrell Homestead <br /> The Farrell Homestead at 1963 County Road E2 is a large, white Victorian farm <br /> home just north of the intersection of County Road E2 and New Brighton Road. <br /> The Homestead was constructed in 1874. John Farrell, of Irish descent, settled <br /> and farmed more than 500 acres. A friend once asked him why he brought such <br /> a hilly farm, to which John replied, "Because it reminds me of Ireland." <br /> An interesting side note is from Mary (May) Marston, granddaughter of John <br /> • Farrell, who grew up on the farm in the 1890s. Ms. Marston stated that, "Across <br /> from the farm was a hill with Indian grave platforms and artifacts." <br /> Nazareth Hall on the Northwestern College Campus <br /> Nazareth Hall was constructed in 1921-22 on the Northwestern College campus. <br /> it was constructed in the "Lombardic Romanesque" style from northern Italy. It <br /> faces east to overlook Lake Johanna. It includes six buildings constructed as <br /> one, with several courtyards styled after the Vatican. The building covers <br /> approximately 37,400 square feet of ground and was designed to fit into its <br /> natural Lakeshore setting. <br /> 10.5 Resource Protection Map <br /> Although the portion of Arden Hills south of Highways 96 and 10 is considered <br /> fully developed, there is an abundance of mature trees, lakes, wetlands, open <br /> spaces, parks, and other natural amenities that give the City its highly valued <br /> natural and well-landscaped character. The southern two thirds of Arden Hills <br /> contain more than 363 acres of public parks and open spaces. Northwestern <br /> College, Bethel University, and Mounds View High School also contain highly <br /> valued natural areas of varying character and quality. <br /> DRAFT 63 <br /> 3/14/2008 <br />