Grain giant Frank Peavey was a wealthy man who needed a way to boast his money. Following trends from other local philanthropists, he donated his money for a new horse fountain.

Produced by Autumn Haeg
Editorial support: Emily Krumberger
Mixing & mastering: Chris Harwood
Image: painting of the Rose Garden at Lake Harriet, Minneapolis by Eric Austen Erickson (1992). Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society

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