The twelfth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis includes details about maintenance, improvements, and expenditures related to the parks and parkways in 1894. The Superintendent's report highlights winter sports in the parks and the park's fleet of boats on Lake Harriet. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
The third annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis describes the ten parks and parkways under its care. Included in this report is an argument for public attention to the planting of trees throughout the city, and the commitment of the Board to planting trees in the parks and boulevards under its control, along with data on the numbers and varieties planted. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
The second annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis contains the text of the legislative ace "providing for the designation , acquisition, laying out and improvement of lands in the city of Minneapolis for a system of public parks and park ways, and for the care and government thereof." When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world�s leading urban park systems.
The ninth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis includes the rules for the Board of Park Commissioners and descriptions of the acquisition of land to enlarge parks such as Powderhorn, Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Parkway. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
One highlight of the fourth annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis is a letter from renowned landscape architect and designer of New York City's Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted, touching on the duties of park commissioners, the impact of changing ways of doing business on the layout of streets and the structure of cities, and reflections on the purpose, design and planning of parks and parkways. When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
When the Minnesota legislature created the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners in 1883, it required the board to produce an annual report. These reports, which came to be highly prized by libraries and park advocates across the country, provide a vivid and detailed account of the development of one of the world's leading urban park systems. This, the first such report, outlines the organization of the Board, describes the state of the nascent park system, and includes a map of a Minneapolis park system as recommended by Prof. H.W.S. Cleveland, showing parkways along the Mississippi River and arounds Lakes Harriet and Calhoun. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
View of Bde Maka Ska bathhouse from the beach, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Table tennis and playground on the beach at Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
This table of competitive athletics and sports in the 1920 Minneapolis Minnesota park system is found in the Thirty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [48].
Swim instruction, likely at Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
A suggested plan for a parkway between Bde Maka Ska Lagoon and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirtieth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 66. This plan references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
A plan showing suggestions for the transformation of Logan Park, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, into a general recreation ground. The plan is found in the Twenty-sixth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
The plan suggests improvements to the North Commons in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Twenty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
A plan showing suggestions for the improvement of Lake Nokomis to improve its role as a resevoir for Minnehaha Falls, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 116.
The plan shows a proposed waterway to link Lake of the Isles and Bde Maka Ska. This plan is found in the Twenty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis. This plan references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
A parking plan for Twenty-Sixth Avenue North for an approach to Sunset Hill in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 45.
A plan depicting suggested changes to Sixth and Eighth Avenues North in relation to Glenwood Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Twenty-ninth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [109].
A suggested arrangement of Nicollet Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 61.
A proposal for the enlargement of Camden Park and the improvement of the east section. The plan is found in the Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 24.
This chart of 1917 expenditures for maintenance is found in the Thirty-sixth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 34.
This chart of 1916 expenditures for maintenance is found in the Thirty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
This chart of 1917 expenditures for maintenance is found in the Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 82.
This chart of 1916 expenditures for improvements of parks and parkways is found in the Thirty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
A revised plan for the improvement of Sumner Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [56].
The 1922 chart of disbursements on improvements is found in the Fortieth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 50.
This chart of 1921 disbursements for improvements is found in the Thirty-ninth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 32.
This chart of 1919 disbursements for maintenance is found in the Thirty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 22.
This chart of 1920 disbursements for maintenance is found in the Thirty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 18.
This chart of 1921 disbursements for maintenance is found in the Thirty-ninth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 22.
The chart of disbursements for maintenance is found in the Thirty-third Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 52.
The chart of disbursements for land and improvements is found in the Thirty-third Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 50.
This chart of 1919 disbursements for improvements is found in the Thirty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 24.
This chart of 1920 disbursements for improvements is found in the Thirty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [22].
An architectural drawing of the south elevation of a proposed bath house for Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, Minnesota.The plan is found in the Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 112. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
The list of parks in the Minneapolis, Minnesota Park System is found in the Thirty-sixth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 96.
The 1921 schedule of parks in the Minneapolis, Minnesota park system is found in the Thirty-ninth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 134.
The 1920 schedule of parks in the Minneapolis Park system is found in the Thirty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [108].
A proposal to rearrange Park Boulevard in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [100].
This chart of expenditures for improvements is found in the Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 62.
A proposed location and arrangement of the asphalt plant and storage yard at Dean Boulevard in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-third Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 110.
A preliminary sketch for the improvement of Minnehaha Glen in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The sketch is found in the Thirty-sixth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [76].
A plan showing the proposed arrangement and equipment of Prospect Field (now called Luxton Park) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-first Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 100.
A plan showing the arrangement and equipment of Stewart Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirtieth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 106.
A plan for a proposed bath house for Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 112. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
A plan of Lyndale Farmstead showing proposed buildings and roads, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-first Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [88].
A plan of proposed buildings and roads for Lyndale Farmstead in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [72].
A plan to shift Dean Boulevard, which served as a connecting link between Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lame and Calhoun Boulevards. The plan is found in the Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 104. This plan references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
A plan for the improvement of Stevens Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 122.
A plan for the improvement of Audubon Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota The plan is found in the Thirty-second Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 106.
Minneapolis, Minnesota Park Board Commissioners planting a tree at Bde Maka Ska, Portius C. Deming holding the tree, Francis A. Gross second from right, and Superintendent Theodore Wirth second from left. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Plan for Columbia Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This plan is found in the Tenth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis,.
Navy memorial celebration boat ride on Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Minneapolis Park Board Music Supervisor Harry Strobel, Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor Charlotte Fosburg, Symphonic Band Conductor Elmo Lunkley, and Grain Belt Brewing President Frank D. Kiewel in Grain Belt Concert Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This is a panorama photograph of attendees at the convention of the American Institute of Park Executives and American Park Society held August 21-23, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The photograph is found in the Fortieth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [44].
The map of the Minneapolis Park System is found in the Thirtieth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 34.
This map compares the Minneapolis Park System for the years 1883, 1888, 1905 and 1910. The map is found in the Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 16.
This map, showing the Minneapolis Park System in 1883, 1888, 1905 and 1915 is found in the Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 88.
A map of the Minneapolis Park System as of January 1916. The map is found in the Thirty-third Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [108].