history: Living by Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis
- 07/26/08 10:59 AM
Lake Nokomis is located just southeast of downtown Minneapolis and has always been a desirable place to live in the Minneapolis area. It's origins began from glacial activity which created a shallow depression, forming a marshland after the glaciers receded. The current 210 acre lake was originally named Lake Amelia in 1819, with its current name of Nokomis being given in 1910. In 1907, the lake only measured a maximum depth of 5 feet, but after a century of dredging, the current lake can go anywhere from 15 -33 feet deep in spots. Residents love the area not only for the … (2 comments)
history: How Some History Should Stay in the Past - the Excelsior Waterfront Problem
- 02/09/08 01:26 PM
When you are a lover of historic homes, you can't help but cringe anytime an old home sits and rots, or when a new owner decides to take a house down, or add on to it some horrible addition. Many communities still are behind the times and do not have a historical association to protect our historic treasures from ruin. But thankfully Minneapolis and Saint Paul have plenty of organizations that care about this buildings. But when does this history become a burden? While there are many different examples of how homes can be burdens on a community, one burden some … (5 comments)
history: Even Death can be Beautiful
- 09/17/07 02:03 AM
While not exactly a historic home, the Lakewood Cemetery is one of the best preserved examples of historic Victorian design. Founded in 1871, local affluent society members created the park which consists of 250 acres of land. They wanted an upscale location where the local affluent could be buried. Though a cemetery, it doesn't feel like one. It almost has a romantic feel, with its gentle, winding curves, tall trees, and views of Lake Calhoun. Located in the historic area of Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun, the cemetery is nestled between million dollar historic homes in Minneapolis. As soon as you enter, beautifully … (8 comments)
history: The Catholic Church of St Peter - the Oldest Parish in Minnesota
- 09/05/07 03:07 PM
The Church of St Peterwas founded in 1840 by Father Lucien Galtier, a priest who was sent by the local Catholic Bishop to care for the settlers and Indian population. He was only 29 at the time, a newly ordained priest, and his territory extended all over Dakota County. Located on the banks of the Minnesota River, the area was originally inhabited by the Dakota (Sioux) Indians. When settlers arrived in the early 1800's, they called the place St Peter. It wasn't until 1852 that the name was changed to Mendota, meaning "meeting of the waters". If you look on a map, … (7 comments)
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Lake Nokomis is located just southeast of downtown Minneapolis and has always been a desirable place to live in the Minneapolis area. It's origins began from glacial activity which created a shallow depression, forming a marshland after the glaciers receded. The current 210 acre lake was originally named Lake Amelia in 1819, with its current name of Nokomis being given in 1910. In 1907, the lake only measured a maximum depth of 5 feet, but after a century of dredging, the current lake can go anywhere from 15 -33 feet deep in spots.
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