Bryant and Franklin Then and Now
Three views looking up Bryant Avenue toward Franklin in South Minneaplis. Bryant is named for the American Poet, William Cullen Bryant. He’s best remembered for his book Thanatopsis and Other Poems. Published in 1821. The slim volume was considered by many to be the first major work of American poetry. The Church on the right [...]
Chicago and Franklin Then and Now
Looking at these photos, it’s hard to believe how much has changed on this busy corner in South Minneapolis. I don’t remember when the Chef Cafe finally went under, but I’ll never forget watching the great Timothy Kerr and his doppelgänger devouring those wings every fifteen minutes, after midnight on Channel 23. In my opinion, [...]
First and Franklin Then and Now
Crown Medical is a people-oriented, health care provider that started up in 2005. The desire to bridge the gap in health care service disparities was the driving force behind the establishment of this clinic on 1st and Franklin in Minneapolis and another in Brooklyn Park. The check cashing business that’s located a block down [...]
Frank B. Semple’s Mansion Then and Now
Frank Semple, was a partner in a wildly successful wholesale hardware firm. Janney Semple and Company, began on the Mississippi riverfront in 1866 and operated under different names until it was acquired by a national retailer in 1960. Framk and his wife Anne built this imposing Beaux-Arts mansion on the corner of Franklin and [...]
In my opinion for quantity, price and taste…
The great Timothy Kerr of late-night funny commercial fame including this Chef Cafe classic. Watch him chowing down the chicken wings while his double continues the pitch. It’s unlikely fuzzy UHF Channel 23 never would ever have made it without Timothy D. Kerr’s ad dollar. KTMA made it into the digital age, [...]
