Laughter, Falling Water and Time
The first Northern Pacific Railroad bridge at this location was built in 1885. That bridge got rebuilt in 1917 so it could handle bigger locomotives and heavier trains. In 1922, the old bridge was removed and the new Bridge #9, designed by Frederick W. Cappelen was constructed. In 1955 the bridge was rebuilt as to … Read more
In 1911, after searching for a perfect spot along the Minnesota River Bluffs, The Automobile Club of Minneapolis built their clubhouse on a scenic patch above the valley. Designed by local architect, Frederick Kees, the building contained garage stalls, a restaurant and dormitories so members could stay the night. The wonderful country club, offered members … Read more
Plan Solves Civic Center Auto Problem Traffic Circles Would Relieve Hennepin ‘Bottle Neck’ Congestion. Creation of a civic center in the LorIng Park-Parade area as suggested to the City Council by the City Planning commission, Will result in a still greater flow of traffic into the Hennepin-Lyndale “bottle-neck” provision for which is made in plans … Read more
TO PRESENT TO MUNICIPALITY The Selby tunnel St. Paul is finished. Saturday at 2 0’clock will occur the official presentation of the tunnel to the city of St. Paul and the acceptance of the same by the municipality. The Twin City Rapid Transit officials will leave Minneapolis at 12:45, and in company with tho officials … Read more
BEAT ST. PAUL! To CELEBRATE the opening of the new Twin City Ford Plant, St. Paul Ford dealers have planned a citywide campaign, to begin this week. Civic organizations, business houses and private citizens of St. Paul have combined with St. Paul Ford dealers to close all possible sales and make an possible deliveries of … Read more
“The Finest in Trailer Coaches” Complete line of Trailer Parts and Accessories – Trailer Repairing – Trailer Insurance- Repairs – Supplies- All Models & Sizes. Phone DAIe 7704. Capital Trailer Co., located just 4 blocks west of State Capitol on Highways 12, 52 – 56 and 218 at 325 W. University Avenue, Saint Paul 3, … Read more
SAINT PAUL METROPOLITAN AIRPORT, WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN FIELD This airport. one of the largest air terminals in the United States, is now international port with service to Alaska and to the Far East. The U. S. Naval Reserve aviation base is located at this field. WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN FIELD This municipal airport, one of the largest air terminals in … Read more
The headhouse of the new union Depot at Saint Paul was thrown open for public inspection last Sunday. Thousands of enthusiastic Saint Paul lights visited the station and admired the beauty of its interior decorations. The cost of the headhouse was $1,000,000. It will take another 4 years to make the other necessary changes including … Read more
If you are interested in seeing how natural landscapes may be improved and made into ideal pleasure grounds, let us spend a forenoon or afternoon or evening at Como Park. The distance by trolley is three miles, taking the – Como-Harriet line, or any other car marked “Como” at the corner of Fifth and Wabasha … Read more