In 1876, the Corps of Engineers finished a massive concrete wall under the Mississippi River at St. Anthony Falls. It stands three stories tall and spans the river. It is an essential piece of Twin Cities infrastructure that no one can see and few know exists. It safeguards Minneapolis’ water supply and helps ensure the river doesn’t undermine bridges or other infrastructure. No one has inspected it for 145 years and no one accepts ownership. How much longer will it last? Retired Park Superintendent John Anfinson of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area will share his concerns for this critical piece of our local infrastructure.
Update: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this talk will be held exclusively on Zoom. E-mail [email protected] for further information.
The Linden Hills History Study Group is excited to offer historic walking tours of Linden Hills during the upcoming Linden Hills Fall Festival on September 18, 2021. The group will offer two tours, beginning at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., leaving from their festival booth.
Space will be limited to 12 participants per tour. To ensure your spot, you can register before the festival. The tour is free, but donations of $5/person are encouraged. Donations will go towards supporting Linden Hills History Study Group. Donate at lindenhills.org/festival-walking-tours.
From 1890 to 1953, the Lyn-Lake and East Harriet neighborhoods were served by the Bryant
Avenue streetcar line that traveled from Lyndale Avenue to Lake Street, then east and south of
Lake Harriet and crossing Minnehaha Creek. Historian Aaron Isaacs will take us on a then-and-
now photo tour of the line from downtown to its terminals at 56th and Bryant and 54th and
Penn.
