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

The Brilliant Summer Life

Minnesota, it is well known, is a State of lakes, and the picture which Mr. Rogers has given in this week’s issue of the WEEKLY depicts a gay moonlight scene at Lake Harriet, one of the small, picturesque resorts near Minneapolis. The drive at Lake Harriet, which consists of a firm, pebbly shore, is one … Read more

Hop on Hennepin!

One of the main thoroughfares of the city. Its course is southwest from the Mississippi river, where it joins Nicollet Av., to 28th St. where it turns due south. From the river to 10th St. it is 100 feet wide. From Lyndale Av. to Lake St. it is known as Hennepin Boulevard. Among its prominent … Read more

The Hotel Camfield

Only a block away from Dayton’s, the 100 room fireproof Hotel Camfield sat on the corner of 8th and Marquette for over 50 years. Back in 1914 the hotel placed advertisements in newspapers all over the state. Single room with a private baths could be had for a buck a night. A double would run … Read more

First Federal

FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, 110 SOUTH 7th STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, is chartered and supervised by the Government. Its resources have grown from $295,000 in 1936 to at the present time. Since organization FIRST FEDERAL has paid nearly TWO MILLION DOLLARS in dividends to thousands of savers and investors. The rate has never been less … Read more

The Musical Lake

If you prefer listening to music with a background of lapping waves, let’s take in a pop concert at Lake Harriet. Well drive around the lake first to get a closer look at the emerald-lawned mansions that ring it. At the concert we can listen like landlubbers or rent a canoe and enjoy the music … Read more

The West Hotel

Among the finest hotels in the country the West hotel of Minneapolis stands conspicuous. In point of interior finish and beauty it is excelled by few. The building is eight stories high and cost $1,500,000. It is built of Joliet marble, and red pressed brick with terra cotta trimmings, in combination of the Queen Anne … Read more

When is a Sea Horse?

Northwest’s Only Sea-Food Restaurant! Set your Sails for this Port and Hove to! Stow in the Best Sea-Food you ever ate, dripping in melted butter prepared by a Galley that knows their “Crew”! SPECIAL! NEW! LOBSTER. THERMIDOR PLATE! SPECIAL! NEW! CAPE COD PRIZE PACKET! Pompano au Natural! Fresh Broiled Nova Scotia Lobster! Tender Fresh Shrimps … Read more