Aerial image of Bde Maka Ska Park, Lake Harriet Park, and Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
This report of the Board of Park Commissioners describes board membership and leadership during 1893, and includes reports from the secretary and superintendent along with financial statements.
This report of the Board of Park Commissioners, for the year ending March 4, 1892, includes financial statements, a report of the superintendent on park updates, and an inventory of tools.
This report from the Board of Park Commissioners summarizes board activity for 1892, including financial statements, a report from the superintendent regarding work done on parks and boulevards, and a description of the parks labor force.
This report of the Board of Public Works consists of tables and charts describing work done in 1885, including street paving, cleaning, and maintenance, and development of sewers, sidewalks, bridges, parks and boulevards. Financial statements, a narrative report of the city engineer, and maps of city streets and sewers are also included.
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.
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.
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:
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
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
Lantern slide image of a map of the proposed rearrangement of the Armory Garden (now The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden) created in January of 1915, colorized.
A row of children dressed similarly in outfits with pointed hems, pointed bodices, and pointed hats, characters in the Minneapolis park system's annual playground pageant, produced by Mrs. Alice Dietz of the Recreation Department.
A row of costumed characters in skirts or breeches, tunics, and caps, in the Minneapolis park system's annual playground pageant, produced by Mrs. Alice Dietz of the Recreation Department.
Large group of characters, all dressed alike in white ruffled dresses and headdresses, in the Minneapolis park system's annual playground pageant, produced by Mrs. Alice Dietz of the Recreation Department.
Large group of characters, all dressed alike in white ruffled dresses and headdresses, in the Minneapolis park system's annual playground pageant, produced by Mrs. Alice Dietz of the Recreation Department.
Two rows of girls dressed alike in layered dresses and knee-high boots, characters in the Minneapolis park system's annual playground pageant, produced by Mrs. Alice Dietz of the Recreation Department.
Several rows of costumed characters, with a platform in the background, in the Minneapolis park system's annual playground pageant, produced by Mrs. Alice Dietz of the Recreation Department.
Several rows of costumed characters, with a platform in the background, in the Minneapolis park system's annual playground pageant, produced by Mrs. Alice Dietz of the Recreation Department.
Several rows of costumed characters, with a platform in the background, in the Minneapolis park system's annual playground pageant, produced by Mrs. Alice Dietz of the Recreation Department.
The football, baseball fields and stands are complete, and bocce ball courts lie in the foreground. Rock piles (far right) will soon be used to build the field house.
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.
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 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."
Panoramic view of the Minneapolis vs Hibbing baseball game held at the Washington School baseball field in North Hibbing. The photograph depicts cars parked on both sides of the grandstand. In the background of the photograph is the Washington School on the left side and a housing area on the right side. The photograph is captioned: "Mpl's - Hibbing Game Photo - Aubin."
A group of children in silky dark costumes with webbed wings, suggestive of bats, characters in the Minneapolis park system's annual playground pageant, produced by Mrs. Alice Dietz of the Recreation Department.
This photograph of the bathing beach at Bde Maka Skain Minneapolis, Minnesota, is found in the Thirtieth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 40. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
A panorama photograph of the Bde Maka Ska bath house and bathing beach in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The photograph is found in the Thirty-third Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 98. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Crowd of men waiting in line at the Calhoun Baths, Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Bde Maka Ska beach scene in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 18, 1957. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Bde Maka Ska ceremonies at the installation of bell from U.S.S. Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Bde Maka Ska linking of the lakes in Minneapolis, Minnesota July 5, 1911. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Bde Maka Ska linking of the lakes in Minneapolis, Minnesota July 5, 1911. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Bde Maka Ska linking of the lakes in Minneapolis, Minnesota July 5, 1911. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
View of Bde Maka Ska on June 5, 1927 Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
View of Bde Maka Ska, found in the Eighteenth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 24. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Bde Maka Ska Park refectory building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Bde Maka Ska with Lake of the Isles in the distance in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
Beach Volleyball, possibly at Bde Maka Ska, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bde Maka Ska is Dakota for "White Earth Lake," and was previously known as "Lake Calhoun."
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.
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 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 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 the foundation construction for the greenhouse and potting sheds. The background of the photograph depicts the Hibbing Municipal Power Plant; the Wilson Street Fire Hall; the Androy Hotel; the Hibbing Hospital; the Alice School; the Bennett Park Pavilion, and the Park Addition housing area.
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 and the surrounding area including Brooklyn Addition, Park Addition, Alice and South Hibbing. The left and center area of the photograph depict the refectory and bandstand with seating. The background in the photograph depicts mine dumps. The left area in the background of the photograph depicts Brooklyn Addition housing area. Panning toward the center area of the photograph depicts Park Addition housing area and further to the right is Alice (with the view of the Alice School) and western area of South Hibbing.
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 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 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 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.