Laughter, Falling Water and Time
Loring Park, originally named Central Park, was purchased in 1883 as the first acquisition by the newly formed Minneapolis park board. Briefly renamed Spring Grove Park in 1885, it reverted to Central Park before being renamed in 1890 after Charles M. Loring, the first president of the park board. Loring, known as the “Father of … Read more
The Building Record Struck by cyclonic force in 1881, the city experienced a construction boom that pervaded every section and left its mark on all classes of structures—business blocks, public buildings, manufacturing establishments, hotels, and more. This boom has continued unabated ever since. Compiled from the most reliable records, the story of these five phenomenal … Read more
Way back in 1885 the city St. Paul designated Central Park as a fine new amenity for what was intended to be an upscale and upstanding neighborhood, growing like moss, just north of the downtown. A few well-to-do families owned a little land on the south side of University Avenue, between Cedar and Robert Streets. … Read more
The close of the past year terminated the membership on this board of the Hon . Charles M . Loring , known as ” Father of the Minneapolis Park System . ” Mr . Loring has devoted many years of efficient service to the city of Minneapolis in the development of her park system . … Read more
Public pleasure grounds have come to be regarded as necessities, no less than evidences of the highest civilization. Viewed in this light, Minneapolis takes rank among the leading cities of the world, for her park system and driveways are already known as among the greatest for natural beauty to be found anywhere. It is only … Read more
The Purity Baking Company, known as the world’s greatest bakery, is located on what is known as Purity Square, on 12th, Robert, Summit and Minnesota streets. Open from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., for guests and visitors, and there are guides on duty during those hours who will show any persons interested the … Read more
Way back in 1889, just six short years after Loring Park was established, as Central Park, the Minneapolis Park Board constructed a building that looked like a little house for use as an office by the first park superintendent, William Berry. Billed by Park Board President, Charles Loring as the only man in the world … Read more