Hale School Then and Now
Then Nathan Hale School, north end addition, 5337 Twelfth Avenue 1938 and Now Another Addition Later Hale School in 2010 Read More
Tree residence of Dr. Charles F. Dight, 4818 Thirty-ninth Avenue Then and Now
Then Eugenicist physician Charles Freemont Dight built and lived in this tree house. Dight built the house in 1914. When asked why he constructed his house ten feet or more above the ground, Charles Dight explained that the ground was low due to its proximity to Minnehaha Creek, that he appreciated the better view afforded by the height, and that there was more air and sunshine available up in the tree. Doctor Dight purchased his lot near Minnehaha Falls from Robert Fish Jones,... Read More
Jay’s Shopping Center and Aqualand
Then Jay's Shopping Center, 5349 Chicago Avenue ca. 1952 and Now Aqualand on Chicago Avenue January 31st 2010 I don’t know when Aqualand moved into this building. According to their website Aqualand has been family owned and operated since 1966. Read More
Red Owl and Bergans Super Value Then and Now
Then Red Owl Store, Cedar Avenue 1955 and Now Bergans Super Value on Cedar January 31st, 2010 Read More
Thirty Fourth Avenue South at Fifty Sixth Street East Then and Now
Then Thirty Fourth Avenue South at Fifty Sixth Street East 1956 and Now 34th and 56th January 31st, 2010 Read More
The Singapore Then and Now
Then Fifty Sixth Street East at Thirty Fourth Avenue South ca. 1956 and Now The Singapore Restaurant on 34th January 31st, 2010 The only Ethiopian / Asian fusion restaurant I know of. Dishes tend toward very spicy, so be warned. The Singapore is a true gem. Hidden away in South Minneapolis, the dishes are super tasty and the atmosphere is wonderfully special. You feel almost like you’re being welcomed into someone’s home for a fresh-cooked meal. I’ve been there... Read More
Minnehaha and Hiawatha
Minnehaha and Hiawatha statue for Minnehaha Park ca. 1912 “As unto the bow the cord is,So unto the man is woman;Though she bends him, she obeys him,“Though she draws him, yet she follows;Useless each without the other!”Thus the youthful HiawathaSaid within himself and pondered,Much perplexed by various feelings,Listless, longing, hoping, fearing,Dreaming still of Minnehaha,Of the lovely Laughing Water,In the land of the Dacotahs.” from The Song of Hiawatha... Read More
North Memorial Hospital Yesterday and Today
