Laughter, Falling Water and Time
To those business and professional men who are located downtown, location in the new Roanoke Building means the addition of an hour a day. That is the hour which is now lost by the morning’s half-hour journey through downtown traffic, by the return journey late in the afternoon, and by the time required in going … Read more
Franklin Steele Square was named in honor of Franklin Steele, one of Minneapolis’s first European settlers and a civic leader who built the first bridge over the Mississippi River at Nicollet Island. He also served as the president of the first Board of Regents for the University of Minnesota. In 1882, Steele’s daughters—Mary C. Morris, … Read more
Minneapolis, home of Minnehaha Falls and built on the strength of a hardworking, value-driven people, stands as a city of purpose and pride. Blessed by the mighty Mississippi—the “Father of Waters”—the city enjoys a continuous flow of hydro energy that powers its industries, illuminates its streets, drives its streetcars, and sustains a thousand enterprises, from … Read more
A Pleasant Hotel Social Hop – The Toilets. The Berkley Club gave a very pretty dancing party at the Berkley Hotel last night in which some 40 c couples participated. The program consisted of two numbers and four extras. Dancing began at 9 o’clock and was continued until 1 o’clock. There were a number of … Read more
For over half a century, Harry’s Cafe stood as one of downtown Minneapolis’ most beloved culinary institutions. Founded in 1926 by Harry Doust, an English-born restaurateur with a flair for fine dining, the cafe quickly earned a reputation for its hearty chophouse menu, distinctive atmosphere, and memorable cocktails. Located at 74 S. Eleventh Street, at … Read more
Supplying Quality Energy and Expanding Service for the Future With the country returning to a time of stability and progress, businesses and individuals alike are turning their attention to building and fueling the future. The war years placed limitations on construction, industry, and infrastructure, but now, with restrictions lifted, a new era of growth has … Read more
Where the Falls of Minnehaha Flash and gleam among the oak trees, Laugh and leap into the valley… Minnehaha Falls is the most widely celebrated of the Northwest’s natural curiosities. Longfellow’s Hiawatha has made Minnehaha an object of curiosity and admiration for travelers. The Stone Arch Bridge was erected from Stones taken from the Gorge … Read more
The Beaufort—It Is to Be Four Stories High. The managers of the Hotel Beaufort, Messrs. Star and Harrison, will erect a new hotel on Third street opposite the post office building, which will be called the Beaufort. It will be ready for business, in place of the old house of the same name, about Aug. … Read more
A warm welcome awaits you atop the observation gallery of the IDS Tower in Minneapolis. At a height of 775 feet, it is the tallest building between Chicago and San Francisco. The observatory on the 51st floor is 717 feet. The additional 58 feet overhead are devoted to mechanical equipment for elevators, heating and air-conditioning. … Read more