Laughter, Falling Water and Time
This 8 story building overlooking Loring Park at the corner Willow and Yale began its short life as the Nordic Hotel. Originally planned as a hospital. that was never completed it was purchased and finished by the Nordic Hotel Association in 1929. The exterior facing was of brick and Bedford stone trim. It contained 189 … Read more
Built in 1852 the Prescott house at 4458 Snelling Avenue South, was the third oldest house in Minneapolis when it was demolished to make way for public works vehicle storage in 1980. Philander Prescott was born September 17, 1801, the son of a doctor and a native of Phelps, New York. In the spring of … Read more
Dear Greenjeans, Hope all’s well out there on the North Dakota prairie. I wish you had left Bob the cat here to keep me company. Things have been pretty quiet around the Blackstone. Going to school, going to work. Gary’s had a pretty big boner lately. Prissy came back to work. We’ve been hanging out … Read more