Exterior of the North branch of Minneapolis Public Library. This building, at 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota, was designed by architect Frederick Corser and served the north Minneapolis community from 1893 to 1977.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior of the North branch of Minneapolis Public Library. This building, at 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota, was designed by architect Frederick Corser and served the north Minneapolis community from 1893 to 1977.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Interior of the North branch of Minneapolis Public Library, showing Miss Irene Newman at the circulation desk. This building, at 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota, was designed by architect Frederick Corser and served the north Minneapolis community from 1893 to 1977.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Patrons and staff at the circulation desk of the North branch of Minneapolis Public Library. This building, at 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota, was designed by architect Frederick Corser and served the north Minneapolis community from 1893 to 1977.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior of the North branch of Minneapolis Public Library. This building, at 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota, was designed by architect Frederick Corser and served the north Minneapolis community from 1893 to 1977.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The fiction section of the Northeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library which was built at 2200 Central Avenue Northeas in Minneapolis in 1972 to replace the 1915 Central Avenue branch at the same location.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Northeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library was built at 2200 Central Avenue Northeas in Minneapolis in 1972 to replace the 1915 Central Avenue branch at the same location.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Interior of the North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, which is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Interior of the North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, which is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The children's area in the North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, which is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Interior of the North Regional Library, at 1315 Lowry Avenue North, which is part of Minneapolis Public Library. Designed by Minneapolis architectural firm Miller Dunwiddie, the building opened in 1971, and was renovated in 2007.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The front window of the Pierre Bottineau branch of the Minneapolis Public Library, in rented quarters at 1224 Northeast Second Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The front entrance of the Pierre Bottineau branch of the Minneapolis Public Library, in rented quarters at 1224 Northeast Second Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The front entrance of the Pierre Bottineau branch of the Minneapolis Public Library, in rented quarters at 1224 Northeast Second Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. It shared a building with a business called Leitschuh's.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior of the Pillsbury branch of the Minneapolis Public Library, located at 100 University Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota. This branch was in service from 1904 to 1967, when it was replaced by the Southeast branch.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This building used to house the Robbinsdale Community Library, a branch of the Hennepin County Library. Built in 1925 by the Robbinsdale Library Club on Rockford Road, now known as 42nd Avenue North, it now houses the Robbinsdale Historical Society and Robbin Gallery.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Roosevelt branch of the Minneapolis Public Library, at 4026 Twenty-eighth Avenue South, opened in 1927 and wasadded to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Roosevelt branch of the Minneapolis Public Library, at 4026 Twenty-eighth Avenue South, opened in 1927 and wasadded to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Twelfth edition of Sedgwick's Best House Plans. The plans are for one-story bungalows, cottages, frame cemented houses, brick houses, and other styles of houses. The designs are done by Charles Sedgwick and have been built across the United States and Canada.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Children in a basement room of the Seven Corners Branch of Minneapolis Public Library. The Seven Corners (Cedar-Riverside) area was teeming with new immigrants and the library was quite busy. This branch, at 300 Fifteenth Avenue South, was in service from 1912 to 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The first branch of the Minneapolis Public Library to serve the northeast Minneapolis community was established in 1913 in the Sheridan High School building, shown here at Broadway and University Avenue Northeast. Branch services later moved to the Logan Park fieldhouse, and eventually became the Pierre Bottineau branch.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This branch of the Minneapolis Public Library opened in the Citizen's Aid Building in 1927 to provide resources to the workers in that building, which were mainly related to social work, child welfare, public health and crime prevention.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library is located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library is located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library is located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library is located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Front of the Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Rear parking area of the Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Front view of the Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A party for night school students in the Reading Room of the Sumner branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. The branch opened in 1915 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. It is named for Charles Sumner, a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Before 1915, the library was located in a rented room at 901 6th Avenue North.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Sumner branch of the Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1915 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. It is named for Charles Sumner, a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Before 1915, the library was located in a rented room at 901 6th Avenue North.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The lobby of the Sumner branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. The branch opened in 1915 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. It is named for Charles Sumner, a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Before 1915, the library was located in a rented room at 901 6th Avenue North.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Sumner branch of the Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1915 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. It is named for Charles Sumner, a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Before 1915, the library was located in a rented room at 901 6th Avenue North.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Sumner branch of the Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1915 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. It is named for Charles Sumner, a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Before 1915, the library was located in a rented room at 901 6th Avenue North.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Sumner Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library is removed from its foundation and relocated 100 feet north to accommodate Olson Memorial Highway. Exterior of the Sumner branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard, which opened in 1915. Photo was taken during the move. The Carnegie-funded building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Sumner Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library is removed from its foundation and relocated 100 feet north to accommodate Olson Memorial Highway. Exterior of the Sumner branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard, which opened in 1915. Photo taken during the move. The Carnegie-funded building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior of the Sumner branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard, which opened in 1915. The Carnegie-funded building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Children reading in the Sumner branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. The branch opened in 1915 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. It is named for Charles Sumner, a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Before 1915, the library was located in a rented room at 901 6th Avenue North.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Reading Room in the Sumner branch of the Minneapolis Public Library which opened in 1915 in a building funded by the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. It is named for Charles Sumner, a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Before 1915, the library was located in a rented room at 901 6th Avenue North.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the Swedish Mansion, this later became the American-Swedish Institute. Turnbald's home was completed in 1908 and in 1929 it became the American Swedish Institute.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Princess Theater program listing events the week of January 2, 1909: the southern romance "Texas" by Jane Maudlin Fieige, performed by the Neill Stock Company. Also articles on "The Wild Orochs" and "Plays and Players," and advertisements, drawings and photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South. In the 1970s the branch moved across the street.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The second location of the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1981 at 2880 Hennepin Avenue, in a building that was mostly underground. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The second location of the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1981 at 2880 Hennepin Avenue, in a building that was mostly underground. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Patrons in the periodicals area of the second location of the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library. This facility opened in 1981 at 2880 Hennepin Avenue, in a building that was mostly underground. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South. In the 1981 the branch moved across the street.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South. In the 1981 the branch moved across the street.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South. In the 1970s the branch moved across the street.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Adult Department of the Walker Branch of Minneapolis Public Library. This branch opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South where it functioned until the 1970s.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Reference area of the Walker Branch of Minneapolis Public Library. This branch opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South where it functioned until the 1970s.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Includes descriptions of Washburn Park's improvements, Minnehaha Creek, transportation, prices and terms for lots, and homeowners listed; with photo of """"Washburn Memorial Home""""
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Webber Park branch of the Minneapolis Public Library was formerly known (from 1910 to 1954) as the Camden Park branch. Renamed in 1954, it was housed in the Webber Park fieldhouse at 4380 Webber Parkway, until the building was razed in 1979.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library