Remember the Ritz

Ritz Hotel Company today announces the completion of a five-story 208-room beautifully appointed hotel. a true home for the convenience of Minneapolitans and the traveling public. A hotel that is not only imposing in its outward appearance but also exquisitely furnished from within. The location of the Ritz Hotel is most convenient. Situated on historic … Read more

At the Elks Club

One of the finest buildings in the country devoted to the use of a fraternal lodge is the club house of Minneapolis Lodge No. 44  B. P. O. E. The club building was completed at a cost of $380,000 and occupied early in 1913. It is a five-story brick structure, located at Second Av. S. … Read more

Hocus Pocus at the Hampshire Arms

For Those Who Care The Hampshire Arms Why not investigate the great advantages this convenient location has to offer in 1, 2 and 3 room apartments YOU WILL FIND THE COOL ROOF GARDEN AND SPACIOUS LAWN DELIGHTFULLY REFRESHING ON WARM SUMMER NIGHTS. Beautifully decorated modern apartments combined with central location, maid service and an excellent … Read more

The Metropolitan Bank Building

Designed by the Minneapolis architectural and engineering firm of Hewitt and Brown, construction on the 13 story Northstar East building began in 1916. An early downtown home for the Pillsbury Corporation, the Art Nouveau office tower was completed the following year. The building was eventually renamed The Metropolitan Bank Building.   The bank hired Chicago … Read more

Lutheran Brotherhood Home Office

The International Style, Lutheran Brotherhood Home Office at was completed in 1956. The building is remembered as one of the first to incorporate curtain-wall construction. The lower level opened on a sunken garden and the ivy covered walls of the Minneapolis Club. Two floors were added during 1967-1968. Minnegasco moved in and renamed the building … Read more

Pondering the Plaza

CENTENNIAL PLAZA, commemorating Minneapolis’ 100th birthday (1856-1956), occupies part of the site on which First National Bank of Minneapolis will erect its new multi-million dollar building. In the far corner of the Plaza is a replica of historic Minnehaha Falls. At the right is a restoration of Minneapolis’ original (1849) post office. This short lived … Read more