Laughter, Falling Water and Time
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
SHEVLIN-CARPENTER GET NEW QUARTERS Will Occupy Eighth Floor of the Palace Building in the Spring. Announcement is made through Thorpe Brothers company that the entire eighth floor of their new Palace Building. Nicollet and Fourth streets. has been leased for a term of years two years to the Shevlin-Carpenter Company for use as its down … Read more
The Board decided to separate the Lake Nokomis improvements from the larger program, which included the Rice Lake and Minnehaha Creek acquisitions and betterments, and ordered the preparation of the plans and estimates , which were presented to the Board in December and approved. The work on the bathing beach was completed during the summer … 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
This building, fashioned after the Washington Monument, can be seen for miles around Minneapolis. The tallest building in the Northwest. 32 Stories, 447 feet, 3 inches high. The only building ever granted Letters patent. 81 feet by 87 feet at the base—tapering to 59 feet by 65 feet at the top. Many shops and business … Read more