Laughter, Falling Water and Time
Hennepin Show House Largest West of New York Seats 2,928 Persons The largest theater west of New York city, and that means the largest in the United States outside of Manhattan Isle, will be opened to Minneapolis playgoers tomorrow at 12:30. It is the New Hennepin Theater at Ninth street and Hennepin avenue, where the … 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.
The New Charlie’s Cafe Exceptionale is a superb adaptation of the origina French Provincial architecture charming in 1949 as it was at its height in France between 1710 and 1795. Its rustic simplicity was typical of the homes of prosperous farmers, and later, well-to-do landowners and nobility. The fine contrasts of warm honey toned oak … Read more
Built for the Finkelstein & Rubin circuit, the 2,400-seat New Palace Theater opened with several short films and a live performance by Ethel Barrymore on October 5, 1914. The building’s elaborate brick and terra-cotta facade and made it the talk of the town. Three story lit marquee letters out did everything else on Hennepin Avenue … Read more
Mr. S. E. Hoopes, proprietor of the New National Hotel, Minneapolis, has found that his Dutch is entirely inadequate of accommodating his patrons and has decided to enlarge it to three times its present capacity. He has already let the contract for building the additional room and other improvements to cost $22 000. The new … Read more
Patterned after Vatican City’s 2,000 year old “Father Nile”, our very own “Father of Waters” rests in the rotunda of the Minneapolis City Hall. This guy was carved from the largest single block of marble ever taken from the Carrara quarries in Italy. Originally commissioned for the city of New Orleans the enormous statue celebrates … Read more
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
When North American Life & Casualty Co.’s new home office building on Lowry hill is dedicated Thursday, it will be a personal tribute to H. P. Skoglund, president of the company. The dedication will mark the culmination of 15 years of effort during which Skoglund saw the company’s premium income climb from $100,000 in 1933 … Read more
BOULEVARD CONGRESS MOTEL 5637 Lyndale Ave so., Minneapolis, Minn. 55419 on Hiways 65 & 35W, 3 miles north of Hiway 494 Restaurant, Beauty Salon, Meeting Facilities, honoring American Express, Diners, Carte Blanche, Air Travel credit cards. Heated Pool, Thermostatically controlled heating, air conditioning. Just minutes from airport & Metropolitan Stadium, home Of Minnesota Twins and … Read more