Master plan for the development of the Ceridian Recreation Area in Washington County. On February 11, 1997, the Washington County Board of Commissioners changed the name of Ceridian Recreation Area to St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.
Master plan for the Grey Cloud Island Regional Park. The objective of the master plan is to provide a comprehensive understanding and documentatio of the facility's acquisiont, dvelopment and philosophy based on the site's natural resources, government policy and community participation.
Reuse study explores new uses for the barn that stands on the former Brown's farmstead overlooking a small lake within the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. The reuse study outlines a potential of variety uses including as a landscape element, utilization of the interior for programs, etc. and using the barn for private group functions, public park functions and staffing accommodations.
Master plan for the Big Marine Maple Island Park Reserve. The objective of the master plan is to provide a comprehensive understanding and documentatio of the facility's acquisiont, dvelopment and philosophy based on the site's natural resources, government policy and community participation.
Master plan for the Lake Elmo Regional Park Reserve in Washington County. In 1970 the Washington County Board of Commissioners formally approved a park at Lake Elmo. This report summarized the next important steps in the realization and development of this unique 2,400 acre Regional Park Reserve in Washington County.
Panoramic view of the Hibbing baseball team posed in a group photograph at the Hibbing Bennett Park Stadium in Hibbing, Minnesota. The 12 team members are in uniform and the coach is centered dressed in a suit. A small child is at the feet of the coach in the center.
Panoramic view of several young men posed in a group photograph setting outdoors at an unknown park or clearing. The individuals are wearing a variety of attire including sweater vests, suit coats and dress shirts and ties. At the center of the photograph in the background is a peak of a building that could be a park building.
Minneapolis (Minnesota) Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1923-01-01
Description:
Annual report of the Recreation Department activities conducted by the Minneapolis Park Board in 1922. Includes statistical and financial data covering the supervised playground season, horseshoe, outdoor winter sports, organized sports (baseball, football, hockey, kitten ball, basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming, skating, and golf), pageantry, and baths. Includes photographs of the parade grounds, some sports, "Wedding of the Fairies" pageant.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Panoramic view showing Bennett Park, including Band Shell and Refectory Building. First Avenue shown along right side of image, with South Hibbing shown in background, and North Hibbing Cemetery along left edge. Prominent buildings in the photograph include the Hibbing High School, the Municipal Power Plant, the Cobb Cook School, the Androy Hotel, and the Village Garage.
Minneapolis (Minnesota) Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1922-01-01
Description:
Annual report of the Recreation Department activities conducted by the Minneapolis Park Board in 1921. Includes statistical and financial data covering the supervised playground season, horseshoe, outdoor winter sports, organized sports (baseball, football, hockey, kitten ball, basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming, skating, and golf), pageantry, and baths. Also includes a report from the Director of Recreation Centers on the second year of the Girls' Municipal Athletic Association. Includes photographs of the Children's Pets on Exhibition, Ski Slide at Glenwood Park, first annual Boys' Club banquet, "Weaver of Dreams" pageant, and tobogganing at Glenwood Park.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Minneapolis (Minnesota) Board of Park Commissioners
Date Created:
1920-01-01
Description:
Annual report of the Recreation Department activities conducted by the Minneapolis Park Board in 1919. Includes statistical and financial data covering the supervised playground season, organized sports (baseball, football, kitten ball, aquatics, tennis, basketball, and golf), pageantry, and baths. Includes photographs of some organized sports, the Mother Goose Pageant at Lyndale Park, and F.C. Berry the Supervisor of Recreation (1911-1919).
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Panoramic view of North Hibbing, Minnesota Cemetery, Bennett Park (Western portion) to include the refectory and band stand with seating area and the Eastern portion to include the Botanical Garden and Greenhouse. Panning to the right is South Hibbing Park Addition housing area, the municipal power plant, Androy Hotel, Village Garage, Alice School, Cobb Cook School and housing areas for both east and west sides of Hibbing. The background housing area is Brooklyn Addition to Hibbing, Minnesota.
Panoramic view of Bennett Park and the building of the main building and the framework for the three large greenhouses. Three men are working on the construction of the greenhouses. The water tower is in the background on the right side of the photograph. This view appears to be looking in the north direction.
Panoramic view of Bennett Park under construction of the botanical gardens and zoo structures. Photograph depicts in the foreground the metal framework for the greenhouse for the botanical garden. The background depicts the buildings used for the zoo.
Panoramic view of Bennett Park and Town from North Hibbing Water Tower, looking South and Southeast, Hibbing, Minnesota. The photograph depicts people and vehicles attending a band concert at Bennett Park, including Band Shell and Refectory Building. First Avenue is depicted along the right side of image, with Alice School in distance, and North Hibbing Cemetery along left edge. The photograph is captioned: "Bennett, Park - Hibbing Minn Copyright Pend _ Sept 2 - 1913".
Panoramic view showing Bennett Park in Hibbing, Minnesota including Band Shell and Refectory Building. First Avenue shown along right side of image, with South Hibbing shown in background, and North Hibbing Cemetery along left edge.
Panoramic view of Bennett Park and Water Tower near the park. Many cars are parked in a parking area and surrounding the park. Many people are gathered near what appears to be the pavilion or band stand. Children and adults are in and around the playground equipment.
Panoramic view of Bennett Park and Water Tower near the park. Many cars are parked in a parking area and surrounding the park. Many people are gathered near what appears to be the pavilion or band stand. Children and adults are in and around the playground equipment.
Panoramic view of Bennett Park featuring on left side of photograph a large enclosed building with outdoor patios on either side. In the background is a housing area and further back is what appears to be reclamation dumps. In the middle area of the photograph is a gazebo or band stand with outdoor fenced in seating area. The background depicts a housing area. In the far right area of the photograph is a housing area behind the park area and mining area to the far right.
Panoramic view of baseball field in North Hibbing and game being played between Hibbing and Minneapolis. Photograph depicts unknown building in background left side and panning right is the housing area and in the center background is the Lincoln School and to the right is the water tower in South Hibbing. Caption on photograph reads "Mpl's - Hibbing Game - By Aubin."
This report from the Commissioner of Public Works consists primarily of tables and charts describing work done to city streets, alleys, sidewalks, sewers, bridges, tunnels, and other structures, along with charts depicting departmental organization, maps of city streets, parkways, sewers, bridges, ward boundaries and land owned by railroad companies, an inventory of equipment, and lists of permits and ordinances. Reports on street cleaning, garbage disposal, surveys, rainfall, and population are included, along with the 32nd annual report of the St. Paul Workhouse.
This report from the Commissioner of Public Works consists primarily of tables and charts describing work done to city streets, alleys, sidewalks, sewers, bridges, tunnels, and other structures, along with city building and population statistics, charts outlining the organization of city departments and tax distribution, photographs of street paving, and a map of population density. Reports on street cleaning, building inspection, rainfall, and garbage disposal are included.
A report covering the work of the year 1911 with a detailed statement of the committee's receipts and disbursements. The report describes the many camps and outings held throughout the year, primarily for women and children, which had the purpose of curing and preventing sickness, and teaching mothers and children about clean bodies and clean, well-regulated homes. Includes pictures of the camps throughout the report.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This report of the Board of Commissioners for Duluth, Minnesota, describes the city's parks, including improvements made during 1911 and planned improvements. The book includes photographs of some parks, including Lincoln Park, Congdon Park, Lake Front Park, Fairmont Park, and Chester Park.