Laughter, Falling Water and Time
Here’s a couple postcard views of Lake of the Isles. The lake is known for its two wooded islands, its long north arm, and the stately houses of the Kenwood and Lowry Hill. Next to Minnehaha Falls, Lake of the Isles has to be one of the most romantic destinations in the city. The two … Read more
Built in 1852 the Prescott house at 4458 Snelling Avenue South, was the third oldest house in Minneapolis when it was demolished to make way for public works vehicle storage in 1980. Philander Prescott was born September 17, 1801, the son of a doctor and a native of Phelps, New York. In the spring of … Read more
This building was constructed in 1920 to house a new milk-processing plant. It grew into a huge business in just a few years. By 1924, profits from the sale of high-quality milk, cream, butter, buttermilk, cottage cheese and ice cream were over $3 million dollars a year. The business employed 418 people and had 175 … Read more