Interior of the Brooklyn Center branch of the Hennepin County Library system. Two women, one with a baby in a backpack carrier, are looking at a bin of LP record albums. A Library staff member is seated behind them at a counter.
Line of young men in hallway of Minneapolis City Hall, also known as Municipal Building and the Old Courthouse. Signs for "Court Room Judge Winton" and "Veterans Service Officer" are visible on wall.
Hennepin County commissioners E. F. Robb and Thomas Ticen sign beam to be installed in final stages of construction of Hennepin County Government Center.
Exterior of Hennepin County Library system's St. Anthony Library, in the St. Anthony Shopping Center, showing front and of building with book racks visible in window and telephone booth next to building.
Exterior of Hennepin County Library system's St. Anthony Library, in the St. Anthony Shopping Center, showing front and side of building with book racks visible in window and telephone booth next to building.
Three men in hard hats guide the placement of a granite slab enclosing a time capsule in the wall of the north balcony of the Hennepin County Government Center.
Two men in hard hats complete the installation of a granite slab enclosing a time capsule in the wall of the north balcony of the Hennepin County Government Center. A plaque commemorating the capsule is installed on top of the wall.
Exterior of Hennepin County Library system's Robbinsdale Library. The library opened in 1925 and closed in 1978. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Dignitaries cut a ribbon in a ceremony opening the Hennepin County Government Center. Left to right: Commissioner Dave Lindgren; Commissioner E. F. Robb, Jr. (partially obscured); Commissioner Tom Ticen; Commissioner Thomas L. Olson; Commissioner Richard O. Hanson; Chief District Judge Douglas K. Amdahl.
At the Hennepin County Library's Southdale branch, three customers are assisted by two library employees at a counter labeled "returns" and "library cards."
Interior of the Brooklyn Center branch of the Hennepin County Library system. A woman is reading a publication seated at a row of chairs near a table holding newspapers. A second woman is reading at a table near a window and a third is looking at items in a bin near bookshelves. A wood-burning stove and study tables are visible in the background.
On the north plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center, three men in Revolutionary War military uniforms stand with flags. Two men in modern uniforms stand behind them. They are watched by a small group of people in the background. The event symbolized Hennepin County's certification as a bicentennial community.
Program on the north balcony of the Hennepin County Government Center showing items to go into the Government Center time capsule. The item being shown is a design for a U. S. bicentennial quarter created by Seth G. Huntington of Minneapolis. The design eventually was used for the bicentennial half dollar. Right, in sunglasses: Hennepin County Public Affairs Director Ted Farrington. Behind microphone: Hennepin County Commissioner Tom Olson. Next to Olson, in white suit: Hennepin County Commissioner Thomas Ticen. Far left: Hennepin County Commissioner Richard O. Hanson.
While Hennepin County Commissioner Tom Olson speaks before a crowd on the north balcony of Hennepin County Government Center, Hennepin County Public Affairs Director Ted Farrington prepares to add a copy of the book "Good Neighbor to the Northwest 1924 - 1974," a history of WCCO radio, to a time capsule box.
Hennepin County commissioners Thomas L. Olson and Richard O. Hanson pose with time capsule on the north balcony of the Hennepin County Government Center. The Municipal Building, also known as Minneapolis City Hall and the Old Courthouse, is in the background.
Interior of the Brooklyn Center branch of the Hennepin County Library system. Three people are reading at study tables. A wood-burning stove and rack of magazines are visible.
Newton Minow, member of the Public Broadcasting System Board of Governors and former chair of the Federal Communications Commission, speaks from podium.
Newton Minow, member of the Public Broadcasting System Board of Governors and former chair of the Federal Communications Commission, speaks from podium. Three men and two women are seated behind him. Cassette tape recorder on floor next to podium.
Newton Minow, member of the Public Broadcasting System Board of Governors and former chair of the Federal Communications Commission, speaks from podium. Three men and two women are seated behind him. Cassette tape recorder on floor next to podium.
Exterior of Morningside Community Library, 3903 Sunnyside Avenue in Edina, with display of books showing in front window. Library was open at this location from 1937 to 1976. Next door is the Westgate Theatre.
In the Minnetonka branch of the Hennepin County Library system, two library staff members stand behind a counter. Behind them, a third staff member is visible through a doorway to a back room, stacking books on a cart.
Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Growe and vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro wave from the steps of the Hennepin County Government Center. Applauding supporters include Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Spartz (far right), St. Paul Mayor George Latimer (far left), Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson (second from left), and Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Andrew (third from left).
Interior of the Brooklyn Center branch of the Hennepin County Library system. Two Library staff members are seated behind a counter. Several people are looking at various shelves and racks of materials.
Sheriff Donald J. Omodt and Commissioner Tom Olson riding in convertible in parade. Uniformed Minneapolis Police K9 officers with dogs are walking behind. Building at side of street has a sign for ""Tallmadge Hotel.""
Sheriff Donald J. Omodt and Commissioner Tom Olson riding in convertible in parade, followed by uniformed Minneapolis Police K9 officers with dogs, motorcycle and squad cars. Signs at side of street indicate future home of Orchestra Hall; Modern Center, Inc.; Select Design, Inc.; Minnesota Gallery, and Ruben's Master Tailors.