The Hotel Majestic

In September of 1906 W.S. Dwinnel purchased the newly completed Hulett Block building. The lease was made for ninety-nine years. Exact terms were never announced, but the deal was negotiated by the firm Chase & Scanfeld for W. J. Mc Quaid, a St. Paul grocer who erected the building and owned the ground lease. The … Read more

The Alden Wins Accolades

The Large Hallways are Heavily Carpeted insuring Quiet, and Lighted by indirect system.UNUSUAL PRECAUTION has been taken to have Heat and Hot Water at all times and in sufficient quantities. Two Sets of Heating Plants run singly or jointly as needed, are ample to care for a much larger building. TWO SIZES OF APARTMENTS CAN … Read more

On Dean Parkway Then and Now

Originally called Calhoun Terrace Apartments, this building is surrounded by gardens and outdoor terraces. Windows offer views the parkway, Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles. Architect, Jack Liebenberg of Liebenberg & Kaplan, designed a variety of layouts. Most of the buildings 100 units have two bedrooms and two baths, a few have three … Read more

Do it at the Dyckman

The Center of Social and Commercial Minneapolis MEMORIES that cling to a hotel serve as a magnet that attracts men playing parts in the business scheme that makes for development. Memories of epoch-making events, of gatherings and meetings at the hotel in the heart of the city cause these men to return to renew their … Read more

The Tonka Bay Hotel

Fancy balls, dancing parties, musicales and concerts, banquets, conventions, yacht races, rowing regattas are a frequent occurrence at Tonka Bay. Located near the hotel a handsome roller skating rink, sailboat, rowboats, launches and fishing tackle that can be rented, and  bathing and fishing facilities are excellent. Big Island the beautiful is close to ‘The Tonka … Read more

The West Hotel

Among the finest hotels in the country the West hotel of Minneapolis stands conspicuous. In point of interior finish and beauty it is excelled by few. The building is eight stories high and cost $1,500,000. It is built of Joliet marble, and red pressed brick with terra cotta trimmings, in combination of the Queen Anne … Read more

Holiday Motor Hotel

Minneapolis’ Newest, Largest and Finest Motor Hotel. Offering all hotel facilities and services including Dining Room and Coffee Shop, convenient room service, TV and Telephones in all rooms, gift shop and drug counter, valet and laundry service. Deluxe two room suites and tastefully decorated, carpeted rooms offer a welcome of comfort for the weary traveler. … Read more