The Steppingstone Theatre Then and Now

Designed by Thori, Alban and Fischer the corner stone for the the First Methodist Episcopal Church was laid on October 15, 1907 and the building was completed in 1910. A dedication booklet noted that the church faced Holly Avenue in a “situation ideal to show its classic and simple architecture, the massive columns of the … Read more

Nokohaha in the Moon

Way back on page 255 of the Moon Handbook for Minneapolis & St. Paul there’s section devoted to the best blogs in the cities. We were so pleased to see ourselves listed there! Here’s what they had to say, Nokohaha www.nokohaha.com: The bloggers behind Nokohaha have a passion for history and for place, regularly pairing … Read more

Where Men Meet Men

Did you know the Minneapolis Y.M.C.A. is the most inclusive, comprehensive and democratic club in the city? Do you know it is about the livest, red bloodedest social center in the whole state of Minnesota? Do you know that as a member you are privileged to bowl, play billiards, pool, chess, checkers, handball, basketball, volleyball, … Read more