Laughter, Falling Water and Time
The 1884 red wooden caboose sits on a transfer table once used to move railroad cars at the former repair shops of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Built in 1885 and now on the National Register of Historic Places, the old Como Shops are part of the new business- residential complex known as Bandana Square. A … Read more
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 first Northern Pacific Railroad bridge at this location was built in 1885. That bridge got rebuilt in 1917 so it could handle bigger locomotives and heavier trains. In 1922, the old bridge was removed and the new Bridge #9, designed by Frederick W. Cappelen was constructed. In 1955 the bridge was rebuilt as to … Read more
In 1911, after searching for a perfect spot along the Minnesota River Bluffs, The Automobile Club of Minneapolis built their clubhouse on a scenic patch above the valley. Designed by local architect, Frederick Kees, the building contained garage stalls, a restaurant and dormitories so members could stay the night. The wonderful country club, offered members … Read more
Plan Solves Civic Center Auto Problem Traffic Circles Would Relieve Hennepin ‘Bottle Neck’ Congestion. Creation of a civic center in the LorIng Park-Parade area as suggested to the City Council by the City Planning commission, Will result in a still greater flow of traffic into the Hennepin-Lyndale “bottle-neck” provision for which is made in plans … Read more
TO PRESENT TO MUNICIPALITY The Selby tunnel St. Paul is finished. Saturday at 2 0’clock will occur the official presentation of the tunnel to the city of St. Paul and the acceptance of the same by the municipality. The Twin City Rapid Transit officials will leave Minneapolis at 12:45, and in company with tho officials … Read more
The same as Run No. 1, till you have passed well round the north side of the lake. Somewhat further on there is a road fork, at which you keep to the right. Another mile’s ride brings you to a new fork. This time you keep to the left, which will carry you right into … Read more
Go west on Lake Street, until you reach the northeastern end of Lake Calhoun. There the road divides itself into two branches. One goes southward to Lake Harriet. while the other one skirts along the northern shore of Lake Calhoun; this is the one generally used on trips to Lake Minnetonka and other places in … Read more
BEAT ST. PAUL! To CELEBRATE the opening of the new Twin City Ford Plant, St. Paul Ford dealers have planned a citywide campaign, to begin this week. Civic organizations, business houses and private citizens of St. Paul have combined with St. Paul Ford dealers to close all possible sales and make an possible deliveries of … Read more