Laughter, Falling Water and Time
Business was booming along Lake’s streetcar commercial strip when Sears, Roebuck and Company decided to build in South Minneapolis.After the ideal site was selected, Architect George Nimmons was commissioned to design a mail order and retail store. The building’s focal point, a 16 story tower facing Elliot Avenue was lit up with enormous neon letters … Read more
“We are ready to equip you and your home” has become more than a slogan at this twentieth century department store. Step into the store in the heart of the city. You will be immediately struck with systematic methods in vogue. There is no confusion. There’s a gladsome smile on every face and a satisfied … Read more
ROSSMAN’S at Nicollet and Sixth—the “Crossroads of Minneapolis” — is the most modern Clothing Store in the Northwest. We are now showing the largest and most complete stocks of the smartest spring styles for men and young men. The variety of models includes everything from the “dash-and-go” styles for young fellows to the conservative garments … Read more
on August 1st, 1907, the firm of Lindeke, Warner & Sons moved in to their magnificent new building the eyes of the -Northwest were again turned to St. Paul as the big jobbing center of the section. The growth of St. Paul as a jobbing center is no less remarkable than is the growth of … Read more
In 1903, Marion Savage, owner of race horse Dan Patch purchased the old Industrial Exposition Building for his International Stock Food Company. Later the building was home to the M. W. Savage Co. , a mail order equipment supplier. The facility was so big clerks used roller skates to travel across the vast interior spaces … Read more