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Del's Tire MartBy Kirsten Delegard, Michael Lansing and Kristen Zschomler
This now-demolished building—an actual tire store—proved crucial in the development of Prince's music. In the summer and fall of 1978, he rented a room in the back of the building to serve as an…
Charles "Chazz" Smith's houseBy Kirsten Delegard, Michael Lansing and Kristen Zschomler
This was the home of Charles "Chazz" Smith, Prince's cousin and musical collaborator. Grand Central—Prince's earliest band—had its roots here. Prince and Charles would jam in the den above…
Paisley ParkBy Kirsten Delegard, Michael Lansing and Kristen Zschomler
Paisley Park—named after the track on his 1985 album Around the World in a Day—remains synonymous with Prince. From 1987 until his death in 2016, Paisley Park served as Prince's official recording…
Purple Places: A Digital History Tour of Prince's Minneapolis
Cedar-Riverside: From Snoose Boulevard to Little Somalia
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Glam Slam
In 1989, Prince opened his own night club at this location, naming it Glam Slam after the song of the same name from the album Lovesexy (1988). Besides hosting a wide range of musical acts, Prince…
Paisley Park
Prince's residence and studio
This now-demolished single family home served as Prince's primary residence from 1985 through the mid-2000s. It was his studio from 1985 until the completion of Paisley Park in 1987. He used its…
Purple Rain House
Prince never lived in this home—except in the movies. Fans, however, continue to envision this house as a symbol of Prince's rags-to-riches story. This nondescript building in a historically…
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