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The Lovely Leamington

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The upper Mid-West’s largest, finest, most complete, 100% central air-conditioned luxury hotel. 800 spacious outside rooms, suites, patio suites and penthouses. All with private bath, television, radio, record player and muzak. Five exciting restaurants and Imperial Garden – Crown Room – Norse Room and Terrace – Kaffee Klatsch – Rendez Vous Bar. Largest and finest … Read more

Run No. 2

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To St. Louis Park The same as Run No. 1, till you have passed well round the north side of the lake. Somewhat further on there is a road fork, at which you keep to the right. Another mile’s ride brings you to a new fork. This time you keep to the left, which will … Read more

The Bob Street Bridge

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The complex, concrete multiple-arch Robert Street Bridge crosses the Mississippi River in downtown Saint Paul. The bridge accommodates river traffic, a railroad crossing, and roadways. The bridge is also notable for its monumental reinforced concrete rainbow arch. It was designed by Toltz, King & Day and built by Fegles Construction Company between 1924 and 1926. … Read more

Pick the Nicollet!

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NICOLLET HOTEL MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Nicollet Hotel, facing Gateway Park, is one of the outstanding hotels in the Upper Midwest. To the left of the Nicollet Hotel, is Nicollet Avenue, known as the “Fifth Avenue of the Northwest” where many important mercantile establishments and smart shops are to be found. To the right is Hennepin Avenue, … Read more

American Blanket Refinishing

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YOUR BLANKETS WASHED BY MILL METHODS No Shrinking No Shading THEY COME BACK TO you “JUST LIKE NEW” Blanket: cleaning guaranteed against shrinkage. Soft silkiness of fine wool restored, wool is re-carded to its original thickness and warmth. Especially recommended for Hudson Bays! Worn bindings replaced in sateen, without charge. 1.00, Single site. AMERICAN BLANKET … Read more

Normal at the Normandy

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The “Normandy Residence Hotel” opened in 1925, serving both long-term residents and short-term guests. The hotel had 52 guest rooms, drug store, grocery store, lobby, ladies parlor, writing room, and a dining room. The basement dining room, operated as a speakeasy during prohibition.In 1941, John F. Noble, a local entrepreneur and son of Swedish immigrants, … Read more

Kodachrome Minneapolis

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Lake of the Isles is known for its two wooded islands, its long north arm, and the surrounding stately houses of Lowry Hill and Kenwood. Looking west from the Mississippi River at the Skyline of the city. Minneapolis is a beautiful city with its gleaming skyscrapers, its modern mills, its magnificent homes and its spacious … Read more