Laughter, Falling Water and Time
The first Northern Pacific Railroad bridge at this location was built in 1885. That bridge got rebuilt in 1917 so it could handle bigger locomotives and heavier trains. In 1922, the old bridge was removed and the new Bridge #9, designed by Frederick W. Cappelen was constructed. In 1955 the bridge was rebuilt as to … Read more
THE PRIDE OF THE CITY The Grand West Hotel Being Rapidly Prepared for Its Early Opening. Magnificent Public House. the Equal of Any in tho Country. Arrangements and Conveniences of the Best and Fittings of the Richest. A Descriptive Detail of the Splendid Structure and Appointments— A Magnificent Building. Everything that Money Can Procure and … Read more
The facade of the Cyrus Northrup Memorial Auditorium,a $1,000,000 building, heads the “Cass Gilbert” mall of the “Greater University” campus. Construction began in 1928, the new auditorium was originally planned to seat 5,000 and contain a special memorial to Cyrus Northrop, president of the University of Minnesota between the years of 1885 and 1911. The … Read more
Old fashioned hospitality, sought by the traveler but not always found, is the first thing you notice at an Imperial Motel. We think it is an ingredient which has contributed greatly to the Success Of our growing business. Starting with a friendly welcome when you register. the Imperial 400 Motel management is interested in being … Read more
Barely 100 feet from the entrance to the Museum of Natural History on the University of Minnesota campus is a 7,600-pound chunk of basalt rock that was rudely dislodged from its subterranean resting place when the site of the present museum was being excavated in the fall of 1938. This pebble with ambition—actually a “glacial … Read more
A handsome ten-story office building at the corner of Second Av. S. and Fourth St. It is one of the most striking buildings in the city. The exterior is of white enameled brick with white terra-cotta trimmings, the design simple and al- most severely plain, but dignified and in excellent taste. There is a frontage … Read more
Pioneer Hall has been haunting the campus between Fulton and Harvard Streets on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota for over 90 years. The Colonial Revival-style dormitory was built in two halves. Both sections contain small shady courtyards enclosed by brick walls on three sides. Short brick and stone parapet walls are accessed … Read more
Camp Lowry on the Parade opposite the national guard armory will the scene today of the mobilization of the entire Minnesota National Guard. Three regiments of infantry and three batteries of artillery will be brought together in camp in the heart of a great city for the first time in national guard maneuvers. For three … Read more
Unique among zoological collections is that known as Longfellow gardens near Minnehaha Falls, just outside of Minneapolis. Most zoological gardens in all parts of the world are government institutions, provided ostensibly for the education of the populace, and kept by persons who hold their places by political preferment. This zoo is the work of a … Read more