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."
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.
These maps are found in the Thirty-sixth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, in a pocket inside the back cover.
This plan, written by Horace Cleveland, "landscape gardener," was a foundational document for the Minneapolis park system and was distributed with the first annual report of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. 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."
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 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."
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."
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."
Colored plan for the Powderhorn Lake Park. Scale: 1 inch to 250 feet. This plan is found in the Tenth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
Annual report of the Park Commissioners for the city of Minneapolis. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
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."
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,.
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."
Board of Park Commissioners (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1901
Description:
This view of the lake in Loring Park is found in the Eighteenth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 8.
Photo of people gathered to watch a children's Memorial Day presentation at Franklin Steele Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This photo is found in the Nineteenth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
This map shows the existing and contemplated park and parkway system in Minneapolis, Minnesota as of 1907. The map is found in the Twenty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
Plan for the general improvement of Minnehaha Avenue & Park from 48th St. to 52nd St. showing rearrangement of trolley and railroad tracks, as part of the park system of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This plan is found in the Twenty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 40.
This plan suggests improvements to Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Twenty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
Map of Lake of the Isles parkland showing changes and improvements that were undertaken during 1908. The map is found in the Twenty-sixth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
A plan for changes to Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Twenty-sixth 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."
Plan for the improvement of Jackson Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This plan is found in the Twenty-fifth 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.
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."
Attendees at the convention of the American Association of Park Superitendents pose in front of Minnehaha Falls, August 1908, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This photograph is found in the Twenty-sixth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
A diagram of wells drilled during 1909 in the parks in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The diagram is found in the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis after page 56.
This chart of expenditures is found in the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [110].
A plan for the improvement of St. Anthony Heights park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Twenty-sixth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
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.
A color map of Glenwood Park and the Lake District of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The map is found in the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
A map indicating Mississippi riverfront property the Board of Park Commissioners wished to acquire in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The map is found in the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 104.
A map of Minnehaha Park and the area including the Soldiers' Home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The map is found in the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 40.
This plan shows the revised boundaries of Columbia Park, and a relocated boulevard in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after an exchange with the Minneapolis St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad for a right of way. The plan is found in the Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 66.
A plan for Cedar Lake Boulevard, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, showing the connection with Lake of the Isles and Dean Boulevards. The plan is found in the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [86].
A plan showing one option for the improvement of Elliott Park, including a sunken flower garden. The plan is found in the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 90.
A plan showing a second option for the improvement of Elliott Park, including a play field. The plan is found in the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 92.
A plan showing improvements to Glen Gale Park and Irving Triangle 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 50.
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 is a revision to the 1907 plan for improvements to the North Commons in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This plan is found in the Twenty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 54.
A plan for changes to Camden Park 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 [48].
Diagram of bridge number 2, connecting lakes in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The diagram is found in the Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page
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."
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."
A plan for Farwell Park 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 128.
A plan showing improvements at Lake of the Isles Park 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 102.
Wirth, Theodore, 1863-1949; Godward, Alfred C., 1886-1913
Date Created:
1911-01
Description:
Lantern slide image of a map of Lake Nokomis park. Suggestive plan for the improvement of Lake Nokomis as a reservoir for maintaining Minnehaha Falls, January 1911.
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 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."
Wirth, Theodore, 1863-1949; Godward, Alfred C., 1886-1913
Date Created:
1911-01
Description:
A plan for the rearrangement of walks and plantings at Murphy 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 120.
Wirth, Theodore, 1863-1949; Godward, Alfred C., 1886-1913
Date Created:
1911-01
Description:
A preliminary plan for improvements to Bde Maka Ska park land 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 110. 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 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.
A plan showing suggested changes to the Maple Hill Cemetary in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Twenty-sixth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis.
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."
The chart of maintenance expenditures for 1912 is found in the Thirtieth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page
This item consists of seven sheets of maps attached at the left edge, showing planned changes to Minnehaha Creek and Parkway. The maps were created in January 1912, when Theodore Wirth was Superintendent of Parks, and are indexed on page 103A of the Twenty-Ninth Annual Report of the Minneapolis Board of Park Comissioners. This particular copy was mailed on October 10, 1921 according to the postmark on the envelope.
Wirth, Theodore, 1863-1949; Godward, Alfred C., 1886-1913
Date Created:
1912-01
Description:
A plan for the improvement of the Parade Grounds in 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 114.
Wirth, Theodore, 1863-1949; Godward, Alfred C., 1886-1913
Date Created:
1912-01
Description:
A plan for the improvement of Loring 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 110.
Wirth, Theodore, 1863-1949; Godward, Alfred C., 1886-1913
Date Created:
1912-01
Description:
A plan for the re-arrangement of the walks and plantings at Van Cleve 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 118.
Wirth, Theodore, 1863-1949; Godward, Alfred C., 1886-1913
Date Created:
1912-01
Description:
A plan of proposed improvements at Franklin Steele Square, 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 120.
A plan showing the proposed arrangement and equipment of Longfellow Field, 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 122.