Laughter, Falling Water and Time
Another popular attraction for visitors Of the City of Lakes. This Sailboat Regatta on Lake Calhoun is held annually as part of the MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL RACING INSTRUCTIONS: Races will be sailed under the latest ILYA rules except as modified as follows: Assembly signal-Preceded 60 seconds warning horn .White flag hoisted 10 minutes before start Preparatory … Read more
Minnesota, it is well known, is a State of lakes, and the picture which Mr. Rogers has given in this week’s issue of the WEEKLY depicts a gay moonlight scene at Lake Harriet, one of the small, picturesque resorts near Minneapolis. The drive at Lake Harriet, which consists of a firm, pebbly shore, is one … Read more
One of the main thoroughfares of the city. Its course is southwest from the Mississippi river, where it joins Nicollet Av., to 28th St. where it turns due south. From the river to 10th St. it is 100 feet wide. From Lyndale Av. to Lake St. it is known as Hennepin Boulevard. Among its prominent … Read more
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
Only a block away from Dayton’s, the 100 room fireproof Hotel Camfield sat on the corner of 8th and Marquette for over 50 years. Back in 1914 the hotel placed advertisements in newspapers all over the state. Single room with a private baths could be had for a buck a night. A double would run … Read more
The Union City Mission organized by the churches of all denominations in 1895 and incorporated as an interdenominational institution. Its affairs are managed by a board of 15 business men. In 1916 it occupied its present quarters — Hennepin Av. and 2nd St. —where it maintains the new, fire-proof, 12-story St. James Hotel, lodging house … Read more
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
FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, 110 SOUTH 7th STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, is chartered and supervised by the Government. Its resources have grown from $295,000 in 1936 to at the present time. Since organization FIRST FEDERAL has paid nearly TWO MILLION DOLLARS in dividends to thousands of savers and investors. The rate has never been less … 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