F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul on September 24, 1896. He was named after his distant cousin, Francis Scott Key, who famously penned The Star-Spangled Banner. Following this, his family moved, living in both Buffalo and Syracuse New York until returning to St. Paul in 1908. Fitzgerald is best known for short stories that …
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The Plaza Hotel
Another literary hub of a hotel, Truman Capote once held his Black and White ball at this location in 1966. The Plaza also makes an appearance in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” The Plaza Hotel has a wide-spread reputation for being a popular spot for authors.