Laughter, Falling Water and Time
“HEARD THE FALLS OF MINNEHAHA, CALLING TO THEM FROM THE DISTANCE.” “laughing waters” is the meaning of the name “Minnehaha,” minne meaning water, and the name is a fine sample Of Indian onomatopoeia, or word painting. Whether the Indian, who invented the name, thought of the falling waters only, or of the lovely scenery surrounding … 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
Almost every school child in the United States familiar with the beauties of Minnehaha Falls. It may be interesting to the reader to learn how Mr. Longfellow, a resident of Boston, who was never in Minnesota, happened to select the Falls of Minnehaha as one of the prominent features of the celebrated poem. In the … Read more
Lake Phalen–Lake Gervais,—First City Reservoir —Round Trip Two Hours. Take the car marked Groveland and Phalen Park on Wabasha going east on Fifth to Broadway, Tenth, Lafayette, Collins, Burr, Minnehaha, Payne, York, Greenbrier, Maryland and Forest, fare five cents each way; distance three miles. This trip, after leaving’ Broadway, passes through residence districts, except on … Read more
The Falls of Minnehaha are perhaps the most widely celebrated of the natural curiosities of the Northwest. Since Longfellow sung of the deeds of Hiawatha, Minnehaha has been an object of the curiosity and admiration of travelers. The Falls are formed by Minnehaha creek (the outlet of Lake Minnetonka) which after a devious course of … Read more
The season at Lake Minnetonka, meaning by that when the full electric train service from the Twin Cities, as well as the express boat service is in effect, begins May 15 and ends September 30. Every day is a good day to visit the lake, and there is always something going on to entertain and … Read more
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
The refectory building at Minnehaha Falls was totally destroyed by fire on the night of the Octoner 27th, 1905. It cost the Board over eight thousand dollars and was insured for five thousand dollars. A new site was selected and the new building was erected the following year. In the commissioner’s annual report for 1905, … Read more
Minneapolis: Home of Minnehaha; seat of a race of workers whose pride give VALUE RECEIVED. Favored civic offspring of the Father of Waters who’s perpetual annuity of $3,000,000 in hydro energy grinds her flour, lights her streets, propels her cars weaves her blankets, knits her garments and ramifies into her thousand industries. Head of the … Read more