Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The history of Mexican Americans in St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood reveals a community shaped by resilience, grassroots activism and strong local institutions. The determination of residents, the energy of the Chicano Movement, and the support of community organizations like Our Lady of Guadalupe church helped West Siders survive displacement and forge a thriving community.

0:00 Mexican and Mexican Americans Arrive on the West Side
2:41 Living in the West Side Flats
4:19 Flooding and Displacement on the West Side
7:48 The Chicano Movement and Community Organizing
13:28 Buinesses and Art on the West Side
16:43 West Side Today

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