Alphonzo O. Hoyt first viewed Lake Harriet in 1882 as a conductor on the steam powered Motor Line. Through 1923 he helped shape Linden Hills, initially with Henry Beard, then as manager of the first Lake Harriet pavilion in 1888 and finally in platting Hoyt’s Crestmont Addition to Minneapolis. Peter Sussman will share the origins and changes along the west side of Lake Harriet on our walking tour.

Meet at the northwest corner of Queen Avenue S. and Linden Hills Boulevard (4290 Queen Ave. S.)

The tour will be held rain or shine, except if an electrical storm is forecasted for the day of the event.