Another Anoka

  Anoka meaning in the Chippewa language ‘Work” and in the Dakota ‘”On both sides of the river” lies on both banks of the Rum River at a junction with the Mississippi; just 18 miles north of Minneapolis as shown on the accompanying map. Anoka is one of the oldest towns in the state. It … Read more

Cool Cabins

CABIN CITY COURT 9 Miles South of Twin Cities Cabins with Private Toilets and Hot Showers Excellent Cafe on Premises 16 Modern Cabins, Heated, Open Year Around Riverview Station St. Paul, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Danforth Tel. Riverview 44148

Terminal Twin Cities

This new terminal building dedicated in January 1962, serves the Twin Cities of the Upper Midwest. Many major airlines, offering service to parts Of the United States, Canada, Mexico and to the Far East arrive and depart from this terminal. A U. S. Naval Reserve Aviation Base is also located at this airport. The new … Read more

The Heroes Hospital

This week of dual import for the northwest’s veterans of war is at its climax today with the formal ceremonies in dedication of the great modern government hospital at Fort Snelling where will lie for healing scores of those youths who, with a laugh and sometimes a prayer, enlisted just one decade ago. Ten thousand … Read more

Shriners’ Hospital

Shriners’ Hospital for Children, Twin Cities Unit, was opened in 1923 for the benefit of children whose parents can not afford to pay for treatment. All patients are admitted without regard to race, creed or color. This hospital is one of sixteen owned and operated by the Shriners of North America. Beautiful grounds in keeping … Read more

The Orchid Inn Then and Now

Spacious Functional and Practical! This is the Orchid Inn … Unique combination of excellent meeting areas, outstanding cuisine, beautiful surroundings, and convenient location. With over 23,000 square feet on one level. the Inn provides private meeting facilities for groups from ten to one thousand! In addition, any number of rooms can be sub-divided with movable … Read more

These Twin Cities

At the Heart of the Continent THE TWIN CITIES metropolis stands near one corner of the populous northeastern quarter of the United States. Routes from the Twin Cities to the southeast plunge into the industrial heart of America. But a few hours’ drive northward takes you into a vast wilderness that extends clear to the … Read more

The Tonka Bay Hotel

Fancy balls, dancing parties, musicales and concerts, banquets, conventions, yacht races, rowing regattas are a frequent occurrence at Tonka Bay. Located near the hotel a handsome roller skating rink, sailboat, rowboats, launches and fishing tackle that can be rented, and  bathing and fishing facilities are excellent. Big Island the beautiful is close to ‘The Tonka … Read more

Steak Misters

A warm friendly experience awaits you and your family. It’s lunch or dinner at any of the 19 Twin Cities’ area ‘Mr. Steaks”. It’s good to know that there doesn’t have to be a special occasion to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a “Mr. Steak” restaurant. But remember, any ‘Mr. Steak” can take an ordinary … Read more