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Raymond Computer...
http://www.raymondcomputer.com
The Store
Raymond Computer began in the mid
1980s as Jack's Computer Shack in
Spring Lake Park, MN. After several
years of operation there the store was
moved to a location on Johnson St. in
N.E. Minneapolis, MN. In the early
1990s the store was moved to its first
location at 898 Raymond Ave. in St.
Paul, MN. Not long after the move Jack
Turner, the original owner, sold the
store to Ray Bryan, the current owner.
In 1995 the opportunity arose to move
to the store's current location at 795
Raymond Avenue.
During its entire existence the store
has supported Commodore and Amiga
computers and continues to do so
today. In the process of doing
business today we have expanded into
service of both DOS based PCs and the
Macintosh computers. We also will do
training in computer skills in both a
one-on-one and group settings.
Our Staff
Ray Bryan, Owner
Ray collected most of his electronics
training from the U.S. Navy, but
admits to periods of destructive
experimentation on various old
electronic items that came his way
during his early youth. Guess you
could call it the hands-on part of his
training. Ray has been a long time
Commodore user from the mid 1980s on.
Ray gained a huge part of his
practical Commodore experience through
creating several computer installation
art pieces culminating in one
interactive, inter-media installation
art piece he created
_The_Dao_and_Zen_of_Metal_Art_
and_Computer_Music_ shown at Wilensky
Arts in 1991. Ray is a past Vice
President of the Minnesota Commodore
Users Association (MCUA) and is
currently a member of the Twin Cities
A.M.I.G.A. User Group.
Jack Sheldon, Service
Jack has been involved in electronics
for almost 50 years. Jack worked for
over twenty years at Control Data as a
test tech and in manufacturing. In his
early years he worked in both
commercial television and broadcast
radio, helping build KNXR FM Stereo in
Rochester, MN. Currently Jack works
for the St.Paul Public Schools as a
computer technician as well as the
Service Department at Raymond
Computer. Jack is a past co-chair of
the Twin Cities Osborne Computer Group
(TCOG). First licensed in the mid
1950s as K0PSI, Jack now holds the
call KB0QIK and enjoys poking around
on both 2 meters and 70cm. You can
often find him on the 3M 2 meter
repeater.
Others, Who Support Us
We Must take a minute to thank both of
our families who have made it possible
for us to keep Raymond Computer moving
forward. They also have served when
drafted for that special project when
we have needed them. We also need to
thank the many members of our Raymond
Computer extended family who have
given of their time and experience
when we have needed them. Without you
all we would not be here!
RAYMOND COMPUTER
Raymond Commodore Amiga
795 Raymond Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55114
(651) 642 9890 voice
(651) 642 9891 fax
Raymond Computer is a full service
computer store specializing in sales
and service of both the Commodore and
Amiga computers. Raymond Computer
store also provide software that is
new, used, and consignment for the
Commodore and Amiga computers. We can
also special order items that might
not have in stock. Special orders
generally take 5-8 days provided our
supplier has the item(s) you want in
there stock.
How To Find Us...
The Easiest Way -
If you know where the original KEY's
Restaurant on Raymond Ave. is located
we are 8 or 9 doors north of them. If
not, then read on below to find your
way to the store.
If You're Coming From The North -
Take I35W South to where it joins with
Hwy 36 and Hwy 280. Take Hwy 280 South
looking for the exit for Territorial
Road and University Ave. Take this
exit; when you reach the top of the
ramp you will be at Territorial Road
at the West end of the bridge over Hwy
280. Take a left on to Territorial
Road and drive East 2 blocks to the
stoplight. This is Raymond Ave.
crossing at right angles to you. Turn
right. We are the third door from the
corner at 795 Raymond Ave.. There is
parking behind our building reached by
a driveway along the South side of our
building. Park along the fence.
If You're Coming From The East -
Take I94 West as though you were
heading for Minneapolis. After you
pass under Snelling Ave. start
watching for the Cretin-Vandalia exit.
Take the Cretin-Vandalia exit and at
the stop at the top of the ramp turn
right and go North to University Ave.
Turn left on University and drive West
to Raymond Ave. There is a First Bank
on the corner of Raymond. Turn right
on Raymond Ave. and drive North toward
the first stoplight. We are 3 doors
South of the light on your left at 795
Raymond. There is parking behind our
building reached by a driveway along
the South side of our building. Park
along the fence.
If You Are Coming From The South -
There are two ways to reach us from
the South. If you are coming from the
South up I35E come North to I94 and
get on I94 headed West then follow the
directions for coming from the East.
If you are coming from the South up
I35W come North to I94 and get on I94
headed West then follow the directions
for coming from the West.
If You Are Coming From The West -
Get to I94 and head East. You'll come
past the U of M exits and cross the
Mississippi River and the next exit is
for HWY 280 and you want to take it.
BTW - It exits from the left lane so
you want to be sure to move over. So,
take the Hwy 280 exit and watch for
the exit for University Ave. and
Territorial Rd. Take this exit. You'll
come to the first stoplight which is
Franklin Ave. Straight ahead one block
North is a second light which is
University Ave. Go straight North
through both lights and you will come
to a stop sign. This is Territorial
Road. Turn right and go to the first
stoplight. This is Raymond Ave. Turn
right, we are 3 doors South of the
light at 795 Raymond Ave. There is
parking behind our building reached by
a driveway along the South side of our
building. Park along the fence.
We accept payment by Visa, Master
Card, Discover, BidPay or PayPAL. If
you see something on this site that
you want to buy please contact us
before you go to PayPal (phone, fax or
email raycomp@visi.com).
Store Hours:
Sun. - Closed
Mon. - Closed
Tue. - 12 Noon to 6:00pm
Wed. - 12 Noon to 8:00pm
Thu. - 12 Noon to 6:00pm
Fri. - 12 Noon to 8:00pm
Sat. - 12 Noon to 6:00pm
NOTE: All times are CST or CDT