Banking on the West Bank Then and Now
This view across Cedar Avenue hasn’t changed much in the last 58 years or so. After a couple coldies at the good old 400, it’s easy to imagine the view hasn’t changed at all.
Seven Corners Then and Now
The early growth of the Minneapolis was directed by the river and most of the city’s old streets ran parallel to it to take advantage of the amount of land that could be used. Later the growing city turned to using north-south/east-west streets, so all sorts of bizarre intersections were formed to translate between [...]
Fairview Then and Now
This postcard show’s a 1959 Artist’s sketch of new addition to Fairview, that includes facilities for rehabilitation and psychiatric patients, new clinical laboratory, class rooms and chapel for the Nursing School.
Farewell Milwaukee at the Nomad
While most bands are fleeing their homes for the coastal cities of New York and Los Angeles, Farewell Milwaukee is embracing the role that their Midwestern towns have played in shaping them artistically. Audiences are drawn to their Americana style, authentic lyrics, as well as the bond they have at live shows. Once scattered across [...]
Gone Fishing: The 1968 West Bank Music Scene
Created as part of an IFP Media Arts youth workshop, Gone Fishing tells the story of Minneapolis’ West Bank music scene circa 1968. Through interviews with musicians Spider John Koerner, Papa John Kolstad, scenester Red Nelson and writer Cyn Collins, the film introduces that vibrant era to a new generation.
