One of Minneapolis most celebrated communities; Uptown is a distinct group of four vibrant neighborhoods that have long offered a host of cultural treasures to residents and visitors alike. In addition to the entertainment provided by the areas nightspots and lakes; Uptown also has a long history of presenting its residents with a wide range of housing choices; schools;churches and temples; parks; restaurants; and stores. This book uses rare photographs to document and celebrate Uptowns development from a 19th-century summer retreat and agricultural area into a thriving metropolitan business; entertainment; and residential district. From the Minneapolis Arena-home to the Minneapolis millers and the Ice Follies-to Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles; and from historic homes and majestic theaters to the Buzza greeting card factory. Uptown Minneapolis takes readers on a scenic journey through the heritage of this much-loved community.
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