The Y on Mary Place

Young Men’s Christian Association of the City of Minneapolis was organized in the summer of 1866. Since that time it has gradually grown until it now owns, free from debt, a splendid property at the corner of 10th and Young Men’s Christian Association… The central building is of brown stone and pressed brick, five stories in … Read more

The Ogden Apartments Then and Now

Built by a guy from Philedelphia named James Ogden,  the Continental Hotel opened in 1910 as the Ogden Apartments. The building was designed local architect, Adam Dorr. A 1911-12 city directory, lists 35 residents at the Ogden Apartments. 10 worked as schoolteachers, two were lawyers. Other occupants included, the owner of the Minneapolis Lumber Co., … Read more