Laughter, Falling Water and Time
Constructed in 1913, this Classical Revival church was designed by Clarence H. Johnston, Sr. for the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Saint Paul. The exterior features cream-colored brick, with a row of arches interspersed with Doric columns and pilasters on its Summit Avenue side, along with French doors on the first floor. The rear … Read more
St. Paul, the capital of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County, is one of the “Twin Cities” of the Upper Midwest. It serves as a commercial, industrial, and railroad center and is the head of navigation on the Mississippi River. It is a U.S. port of entry for direct importation, home to a … Read more
The Beaufort—It Is to Be Four Stories High. The managers of the Hotel Beaufort, Messrs. Star and Harrison, will erect a new hotel on Third street opposite the post office building, which will be called the Beaufort. It will be ready for business, in place of the old house of the same name, about Aug. … Read more
Minneapolis is celebrating her semi-centennial , marking the passing of the hamlet of half a century ago to the commercial center of 1917. During the strenuous pioneer years there were few firms that withstood the financial gales , yet there is one that stands out prominently because of the stamina of its leaders; an institution … Read more
Old Folks’ Haven Recently Completed at a Cost of $225,000 The Ebenezer Old Folks’ Home, located at 2545 Portland Avenue and maintained by the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America for its elderly members, will be dedicated at 3 p.m. on Sunday. The dedicatory address will be delivered by Dr. J. A. Ansgaard, president of the … Read more
Comfort, Service,Convenience they’re all yours at the new Holiday Inn South in Minneapolis. 175 beautifully decorated luxurious suites, too. Free on-premises parking, air conditioning, full color TV, of course. And our heated swimming pool is a particular favorite with guests. Good lodging and hospitality are only part of the special atmosphere of the Holiday Inn … Read more
A warm welcome awaits you atop the observation gallery of the IDS Tower in Minneapolis. At a height of 775 feet, it is the tallest building between Chicago and San Francisco. The observatory on the 51st floor is 717 feet. The additional 58 feet overhead are devoted to mechanical equipment for elevators, heating and air-conditioning. … Read more
The St. Paul Arcade is a new retail and office building located at the heart of the city’s commercial district. Half of the building was completed last fall, with the remaining portion scheduled for completion this year. Once finished, the arcade will link Minnesota, Seventh, and Robert Streets through an 18.5-foot-wide, three-story passage. The building … Read more
Interstate Park, St. Croix Falls, Wis., and Taylor Falls, Minn., 50 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. The rock ledges at the Dalles are ancient lava flows, of which seven may be identified, rising like giant steps above the river. The lava, or trap, is well jointed so that there are vertical precipices and isolated … Read more