The Calhoun Bath House

How Minneapolis has dealt with the question of public baths may be seen from the report of the president of the board of park commissioners for 1912… He quotes from an address of ex-president Folwell of University Minnesota, delivered in 1896. Unless civilization takes the back track, modern cities in the next generation will provide … Read more

On Dean Parkway Then and Now

Originally called Calhoun Terrace Apartments, this building is surrounded by gardens and outdoor terraces. Windows offer views the parkway, Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles. Architect, Jack Liebenberg of Liebenberg & Kaplan, designed a variety of layouts. Most of the buildings 100 units have two bedrooms and two baths, a few have three … Read more

Aquatennial Regatta

Another popular attraction for visitors Of the City of Lakes. This Sailboat Regatta on Lake Calhoun is held annually as part of the MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL RACING INSTRUCTIONS: Races will be sailed under the latest ILYA rules except as modified as follows: Assembly signal-Preceded 60 seconds warning horn .White flag hoisted 10 minutes before start Preparatory … Read more

Sail Away!

SAILING INSIDE CITY LIMITS lake Calhoun, Minneapolis—This is one of the recreational pastimes which can be found in three of the large lakes near to the heart of the city. LAKE CALHOUN Minneapolis, Minnesota. — One of 22 lakes within the City. Canoes and bikes may be rented and rides may be taken on a … Read more

The Merry Minikahda Club

The clubhouse of this popular organization is on the west shore of Lake Calhoun, where the club owns about 14S acres of land in a beautiful location. The clubhouse is complete in every appointment of a modern club home and the grounds have extensive golf links and both turf and dirt tennis courts. Membership is … Read more