F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace
F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace
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KLSchiebel
Saint Paul, MN27 contributions
Aug 2013
It is a private property so you can't exactly see the inside, which would be a lot better, but at least you can walk around outside... It's so amazing to meander around this location and take in the historic ambiance - from the architecture to the sense that you are retracing the steps of one of America's most celebrated authors. I would actually recommend trying to take a walk in this neighborhood, especially down Summit Avenue, to get the whole Fitzgerald experience. His parent's row house is located on Summit and is also worth a visit.
Written September 14, 2013
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br0za1205
Scottsdale, AZ261 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
On a recent visit I passed by the home which has a nice historical plaque. Well maintained in the beautiful Summit Ave neighborhood like many of Fitzgerald's places.
Written July 11, 2015
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JeffBreedlove
Atlanta, GA4,509 contributions
Oct 2022 • Business
We saw this home from the outside at night. It’s a beautiful home in a brilliant neighborhood. It’s thee type of neighborhood with nice home to take a good walk in
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Written January 14, 2023
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deborahtragasz
Jefferson City, MO453 contributions
Oct 2020
Though you can't go inside, it's a nice little landmark for any literature/history lovers. Worth a brief excursion (ten minutes from downtown).
Written October 2, 2020
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Jilly070
Hudson, WI10,612 contributions
May 2019 • Family
F Scott Fitzgerald was the namesake of his distant cousin who wrote the National Anthem, and only lived til he was 44. Because he was/is considered one of, if not thee greatest writer of the 20th century, I wish you could go inside the house and get a glimpse of his past. It’s a private residence, so all you can do is look at the outside, which is really just a beautiful big house like any other on Laurel Avenue and the surrounding streets in the neighborhood.
Written May 13, 2019
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Citallwic
Columbia, SC8,764 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
I'm a big fan of the author's works, so it was quite a kick to see the F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace. Had a tour of the interior been available I'd have surely taken it.
Written October 11, 2018
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Tonylikestravel
Tucson, AZ214 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
If you are strolling along Summit avenue looking at the houses, wander over to some of the other blocks including Laurel ave. Lots of great homes all over this neighborhood including this one.
Written September 7, 2016
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Gunner
Naples, FL131 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
We made a little detour while passing through Minneapolis so we could see Fitzgerald's childhood home. The house was gorgeous, but sadly it's a private residence so you cannot look inside. Park outside on the street and walk up and down Laurel Avenue to check out some of the other beautiful homes, the park, and the athletic club at the end of the avenue. The little walk really brought new perspective to Fitzgerald's work, and I couldn't help but imagine F. Scoot running up and down the street after learning that "This Side of Paradise" was accepted for publication. It's a must see for literary buffs!
Written January 7, 2016
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