More Midway Motoring

To All My Preferred Customers: I can new be reached for business at Midway Ford Co., 1850 University Avenue. My present move will enable me to serve you with the best of my ability, and give you my fullest attention to fulfill your automotive needs. I wish to extend my appreciation for all friends that … Read more

At University and Raymond

TO SHOW FURNITURE LARGE EXHIBITION BUILDING TO BE ERECTED AT MIDWAY. Northwestern furniture and Stove Association Will Construct a Big Structure, Where Retail Merchants of the Country May View Stock Under One Roof. The new Northwestern Stove Exhibition Building is now fully decided on by the promoters of the enterprise involving the erection of a … Read more

Imperial 400

Old fashioned hospitality, sought by the traveler but not always found, is the first thing you notice at an Imperial Motel. We think it is an ingredient which has contributed greatly to the Success Of our growing business. Starting with a friendly welcome when you register. the Imperial 400 Motel management is interested in being … Read more

Krank it up!

HISTORY AND BUSINESS The A. J. Krank Company. with its wholly owned subsidiary. Alfred J. Krank Incorporated. is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of toilet preparations. barber and beauty parlor supplies in the United States. The present Company is the outgrowth of the business which was originally founded in 1883 by the late … Read more

Central Park, St. Paul

Way back in 1885 the city St. Paul designated Central Park as a fine new amenity for what was intended to be an upscale and upstanding neighborhood, growing like moss, just north of the downtown. A few well-to-do families owned a little land on the south side of University Avenue, between Cedar and Robert Streets. … Read more

A Capital Trailer

“The Finest in Trailer Coaches” Complete line of Trailer Parts and Accessories – Trailer Repairing – Trailer Insurance- Repairs – Supplies- All Models & Sizes. Phone DAIe 7704. Capital Trailer Co., located just 4 blocks west of State Capitol on Highways 12, 52 – 56 and 218 at 325 W. University Avenue, Saint Paul 3, … Read more

The Prom Ballroom

The finest dance hall on that side of the river was the Prom Ballroom. The St. Paul institution got off to a good start when it opened with a performance by Glenn Miller in 1941. The Prom played host to all sorts over the years. Count Basie, Buddy Holly, Lawrence Welk, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash … Read more

Passing the Pillsbury Library

One of the most beautiful buildings in Minneapolis is the Pillsbury branch library, erected In 1903, and is occupied by the East Side branch of the public library. It is located at University Av. and 1st Av. S. E. This structure represents a long-considered plan of the late John Pillsbury for the erection of a … Read more

Twin City Wheeling

Bicycling. — Broad, hard streets, good pavements in the business center, a continually increasing mileage of bicycle paths, together with the absence of great elevations and steep gradients, make Minneapolis the ideal place for the bicyclist. To these advantages should be added the fact that the city is charming and in the country around are … Read more