Laughter, Falling Water and Time
Glenwood Park extends from 16th Av. N. south almost to Cedar lake, is irregular in shape, and its surface is greatly diversified. Within its boundaries are some of the highest points of land in Hennepin county, and hidden among these hills lie three beautiful sheets of water, one covering an area of about six acres; … Read more
Indian Mounds park, St. Paul, offers one of the best transportation panoramas going.It overlooks the St. Paul municipal barge terminal, Holman municipal airport, acres of rail-road trackage. heavily traveled highways and the Mississippi river, on Sundays usually bearing speed boats.You can find it from downtown St. Paul by driving northeastward uphill across the Kellogg boulevard … Read more
The water supply of Minneapolis is obtained from the mighty Mississippi River through an intake pipe reaching the some distance up river from the city limits. Pumps force this water into reservoirs from which it is distributed through the mains and pipes by gravity.
Vigorous physically activity is the best way to keep your mind strong and body husky. Out-of-doors rest and recreation opportunities abound in the city of St. Paul’s famous Como Park. Come on out and get some fresh air. Bring your family, grab your friends and find the fun on Como Lake.Water. Twin City residents agree, … Read more
Nearly the youngest park of the entire system, an acquisition of a little more than a year’s standing, an acquisition made against the wish of a large number of people who are bound to be benefited through its creation and existence, boasts today of the finest, most useful recreation building in our entire park system, … Read more
This little park was named for the William Washburn “Fair Oaks” estate. The brother of Cadwallader Washburn, founder of the famous Washburn-Crosby milling company. Washburn had a long career as a politician and served in the United States Senate from 1889-1895. Washburn High School is named for him. After the Minneapolis park board was created … Read more
Minneapolis for Five Days Changes From “Flour City” to “Flower City,” All in Compliment to Nearly 2,000 Visitors From All Corners of the North American Continent. Women Come With Husbands and Hold a Little Convention of Their Own While They Are Not Visiting, Outing or Shopping. Theodore Wirth, Vice President of Association, Attempts Novel Displays … Read more
Loring Park is the nearest to the city’s center of population. It occupies a tract of 36 acres, bounded by Hennepin Av., Harmon PI., Willow St. and 15th St. The park is too small to admit driveways, but as it is surrounded on all sides by streets its beauties may be enjoyed from a carriage. … Read more
A club organized principally for social purposes. The club house, tennis court and golf links are located At west end of Marshall Avenue, overlooking the Mississippi river. The original Town & Country Club grew out of the clubs and civic organizations that created the city’s annual Winter Carnival. In 1887 the club began meeting in … Read more