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The Minneapolis Cyclorama
Almost 4 stories high and 400 feet around the Minneapolis Cyclorama was built to display a giant, painted spectacle of the Battle of Atlanta. Construction on the building, located at Fifth and Marquette began in 1885. The huge canvas was the project of German artist, William Wehner, who set out to create a series of … Read more
Kome to the Kaiserhof
We are ready to greet you with walls, furnishings and equipment cleaned, painted and renovated from top to bottom. Our service has been brought to the highest point of efficiency. A famous New York chef recently engaged assures you of a quality of food unsurpassable. Music is furnished by an unusually talented Ladies Orchestra of … Read more
The Minnetonka Electric Line
The season at Lake Minnetonka, meaning by that when the full electric train service from the Twin Cities, as well as the express boat service is in effect, begins May 15 and ends September 30. Every day is a good day to visit the lake, and there is always something going on to entertain and … Read more
The Lafayette Club
Lafayette Club. — Club house. Minnetonka Beach, Lake Minnetonka. This club owns about 45 acres, on which are fine golf links, tennis courts, a large garage and the usual appointments of a high class country club. There are about 600 members. Hovey C. Clarke is president; Charles W. Sexton, treasurer; and Cavour S. Langdon, secretary. … Read more
All Hail Columbia
Hail Columbia, happy land! Hail, ye heroes, heav’n-born band, Who fought and bled in freedom’s cause, Who fought and bled in freedom’s cause, And when the storm of war was gone Enjoy’d the peace your valor won. Let independence be our boast, Ever mindful what it cost; Ever grateful for the prize, Let its altar … Read more
Calhoun Towers Then and Now
T.C. Chapman and D’arcy Leck began the construction of the twenty-one story Calhoun Towers Apartment building on an 8.5 acre lot in 1962. The project was completed two years later. Considered the most luxurious apartment building of it’s time, the new high-rise was noted for commanding views of three lakes. The tower featured a 21st … Read more
Skyline Greetings
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA The skyline Of the city. Minneapolis is a beautiful city with its gleaming skyscrapers, its modern mills, its magnificent homes and its spacious parks. 1 . . Bambi Land. Nisswa 2 . . Headwaters of the Mississippi, Lake Itasca 3 . . Itasca State Park 4. . Runestone replica, Alexandria. Minn. 5 . … Read more
Lutheran on Lyndale
BETHLEHAM LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MINNEAPOLIOS LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH at 41st STREET So long as stone remains upon stone and so long as this congregation continues its work shall this Church building be dedicated to the glory of God.