What to do with your Minnesota race horse in the long winter months? Why not give them exercise, have them earn their keep, have them stay in fit condition, and have a bit of fun at the same time. For more than three decades, winter circuit racing schedules existed in the Twin Cities from late […]
Join us for a tour of Faces of War: Russia in World War I (1914-1918) at The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA). This major exhibit includes collections from Armenia, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Serbia, Germany, and the United States. It highlights the fate of the soldiers and officers who fought in World War I. The war […]
Architectural historian and freelance writer Dick Kronick will explain the history behind 17 common styles found in the Twin Cities, including Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Gothic Revival, Eastlake, Arts and Crafts, Prairie School, Bungalow, Art Deco, and Mid-century Modern. Have questions about a specific house? Email a photo by March 3 to richardkronick@msn.com.
Historians Tom Balcom, Bob Frame, and Dick Kronick will present an illustrated history of the creek, including when it powered six separate mill sites and the effects when a dam […]
Explore sites associated with individuals who shaped the character of the 1900s streetcar village, including pavilion manager A. O. Hoyt, realtor Pauline Littel, librarian Edith Frost, and grocers Robert and […]
Since 1976, the Co-op has demonstrated its popularity and staying power. Co-op manager Luke Schell and member Tom Lundgren will explore the history of Linden Hills' venture into the world […]
With vintage photos and movies, streetcar historian Aaron Isaacs will give a guided tour of the Como-Harriet streetcar that served Uptown, East Calhoun, Linden Hills, Fulton, and Edina until 1954.
Mike and Andy will help us remember, in pictures and words, when Dayton's was in its prime, the Nicollet Mall was brand new, and the Foshay Tower was still king. […]
William Purcell and George Elmslie, acclaimed Prairie School architects, began their partnership in Minneapolis in 1909. Architectural historian Richard Kronick will explain how spiritualism — the notion that there is […]
Mary Allen Whedon, known professionally as M.A. Whedon, ran a Minneapolis business that employed young women and published local view postcards and educational material. Program by Peter Sussman with postcards […]