Reflecting on the Refectory

In 1930 a new shelter, restrooms  and refectory were built on the northeastern corner  of the lake formally known as Calhoun. A couple years later, the  Works Progress Administration built some lovely shore protection walls along portions of the eastern shore. I think it was about 1938 that three fishermen sitting along the wall were … Read more

Forward Minneapolis

Minneapolis Offers To the Investor, excellent opportunity to secure real estate at prices which will surely advance with the city’s growth. To the Merchant, a large and increasing market with facilities for supplying it. To the Visitor, good hotel accommodations, and excellent:opportunities for shopping and sightseeing, or for rest and recreation. To the Manufacturer, excellent … Read more

Reason No. 21

Why Minneapolis Celebrates week of July 2 to 8. Because it is wholesale and jobbing headquarters for nine northwestern states, distributing goods annually to the amount of over $300,000,000, and a retail business that approximates $35,000,000 each year.

Calhoun Towers Then and Now

T.C. Chapman and D’arcy Leck began the construction of the  twenty-one story Calhoun Towers Apartment building on an 8.5 acre lot in 1962. The project was completed two years later. Considered the most luxurious apartment building of it’s time,  the new high-rise was noted for commanding views of three lakes. The tower featured a 21st … Read more

The Calhoun Bath House

How Minneapolis has dealt with the question of public baths may be seen from the report of the president of the board of park commissioners for 1912… He quotes from an address of ex-president Folwell of University Minnesota, delivered in 1896. Unless civilization takes the back track, modern cities in the next generation will provide … Read more

On Dean Parkway Then and Now

Originally called Calhoun Terrace Apartments, this building is surrounded by gardens and outdoor terraces. Windows offer views the parkway, Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles. Architect, Jack Liebenberg of Liebenberg & Kaplan, designed a variety of layouts. Most of the buildings 100 units have two bedrooms and two baths, a few have three … Read more

Aquatennial Regatta

Another popular attraction for visitors Of the City of Lakes. This Sailboat Regatta on Lake Calhoun is held annually as part of the MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL RACING INSTRUCTIONS: Races will be sailed under the latest ILYA rules except as modified as follows: Assembly signal-Preceded 60 seconds warning horn .White flag hoisted 10 minutes before start Preparatory … Read more

The Brilliant Summer Life

Minnesota, it is well known, is a State of lakes, and the picture which Mr. Rogers has given in this week’s issue of the WEEKLY depicts a gay moonlight scene at Lake Harriet, one of the small, picturesque resorts near Minneapolis. The drive at Lake Harriet, which consists of a firm, pebbly shore, is one … Read more

Sail Away!

SAILING INSIDE CITY LIMITS lake Calhoun, Minneapolis—This is one of the recreational pastimes which can be found in three of the large lakes near to the heart of the city. LAKE CALHOUN Minneapolis, Minnesota. — One of 22 lakes within the City. Canoes and bikes may be rented and rides may be taken on a … Read more