It’s Pink!

CENTURY MOTEL “IT’S PINK” On Hwy. 494 (Penn Ave. Exit) 2631 W. 78 st., Minneapolis, Minn. 55431 PHONE: 869-7595 20 Deluxe Units — Individual Heat — Color TV Room Phones — Air Cond. Units

Champlin Milling

EGGLESS CAKE Two cups sugar, 1 cup butter, 2 cups buttermilk or beaten sour milk, 2 level teaspoons soda, 1 tea- spoon each of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and allspice, 31/2 cups Champlin Best Flour, 2 cups chopped raisins, 1 cup chopped English walnuts. Add nuts and raisins last. Bake slowly. CHAMPLIN MILLING CO. Champlin Best … Read more

Cool Cabins

CABIN CITY COURT 9 Miles South of Twin Cities Cabins with Private Toilets and Hot Showers Excellent Cafe on Premises 16 Modern Cabins, Heated, Open Year Around Riverview Station St. Paul, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Danforth Tel. Riverview 44148

The Anoka Armory

To allow for an expanded military presence, crews built the first Anoka Armory in 1897. Records indicate that high school graduation programs were held in the building the following year. Before that, the drills were held at the original City Hall, as space was available. Officials dedicated the second armory building in 1914, a handsome … Read more

All for Anoka

Halloween Capital STATISTICS : Population 8,500 Located in Anoka County , 18 miles from Minneapolis – St . Paul Located on major highways U.S. No. 10 , 169 , 52 ; Minnesota No. 56 , 157 , 218 , 242 On Rum and Mississippi Rivers Industrial Sites Available TWIN CITIES For further information , write … Read more

Home of the Twins

This new stadium, built in 1956, is located near the intersection of the new hi-way and Cedar Avenue  in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Covering a total of 161 acres, with a parking area for 15,000 cars. Home of the Minnesota Twins of the American Baseball League. The Metropolitan Stadium is located at 78th … Read more

The Auto Clubhouse

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

The Unbelievable Biltmore

Edina’s Biltmore Motel was built on the site of the village’s original baseball field in 1954. The motel had a great location on Vernon Avenue with easy access to Highways 169,212, and 100. It was built about the same time Southdale Mall and played host to out-of-town shoppers for many years. The Biltmore boasted 40 … Read more

The Magic of Michael’s

A long time in the contemplative stage, the Golden Forest Room at Michael’s officially opened for business last week. It’s been a project close to the heart of Michael Crakes, owner of I the restaurant and cocktail lounge at 600 Lilac Dr. N., in Golden Valley. Mr. Crakes, or as the genial proprietor called “Mike”, … Read more