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.
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1886. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Among many other activities, the Park Board paid for and planted trees throughout the city. Payments approved on May 15 included $2936.45 for trees and shrubs. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1885. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Among much other content, the Proceedings for 1885 document setbacks the Board encountered in acquiring land for East River Boulevard and Powderhorn Park due to excessive expenses from landowner appraisals and negotiations with landowners in other areas where parks were being planned. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Table tennis and playground on the beach at Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1891. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Proceedings from this year include ongoing discussions about and efforts to acquire land along the East River Bank Parkway, for which $30,000 was set aside, and around Lake Harriet. The popularity of Minnehaha Park is evident through discussions of erecting guardrails and gravel paths in dangerous areas, approving a license to sell refreshments and photographs for $415, and actions to ban the erection of tents and curio stands within the park. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1887. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. The Board changed Secretaries in this year, which prompted a review by the Committee on Finance with recommendations regarding bookkeeping, payroll, inventories and reporting. The proceedings of June 25 contain a resolution justifying and creating the post of Chief of Park Police, who would also serve as accountant and time keeper for the Superintendent of Parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1890. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Some important elements from this years’ Proceedings include ordinances spelling out what was considered “quiet, orderly and suitable use of the Parks and Parkways of the City of Minneapolis by the people” (an example: “No person shall ride, propel or drive any velocipede, bicycle or other vehicle propelled by the feet or hands, or both, of the rider or person carried thereon in any park.”). On August 5 an ordinance was passed authorizing the Minneapolis Street Railway Company to construct and operate an electric line along Hennepin Avenue. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1888. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. The proceedings of the April 14 meeting include the approval of revised rules for the Board, covering everything from instructions for Board meetings and reports, duties of the officers, duties and procedures for the standing committees, and guidelines for employees such as the Superintendent of Parks. This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year January 1-December 31, 1883. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. The Proceedings for 1883 include the details of the first meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners on March 14 and subsequent monthly meetings, the appointment of commissioners, and of the decisions to purchase the first lands to be designated as public parks and parkways in 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."
Volume of Park Board Commissioners proceedings for the year 1889. This volume is a typewritten transcript, prepared under the Federal Works Progress Administration, of the handwritten meeting minutes of the Minneapolis Board of Park Commissioners. Proceedings from this year reveal increased activity around facilities, amenities and activities in parks such as the purchase of pleasure boats and water swans for Central Park (now known as Loring Park) Lake, or the granting of privileges to sell refreshments at Minnehaha Falls. The June 29 business included amendments to “An Ordinance to secure the quiet, orderly and suitable use and enjoyment of the parks and parkways of the City of Minneapolis by the people” which contained notice that “No cattle, horses, mules, swine, sheep, goats, dogs or fowls shall be turned into or allowed to run at large in or upon any park or parkway.” This report references "Lake Calhoun," a Minneapolis lake now known as Bde Maka Ska, the Dakota language for "White Earth Lake."
A revised plan for the improvement of Sumner Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [56].
Plans for improvement of Cedar Lake Park, Cedar Lake Boulevard and for the acquisition of the north and east shores of the lake in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-ninth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [78].
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.
A map of the actual and proposed playground facilities in park in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1914. The map is found in the Thirty-second Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 114.
A plan showing the proposed extension of the Municipal Golf Course in Columbia Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-ninth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [78].
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.
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.
Copy of parchment deposited in the base of the flag staff in an unkinown Minneapolis park. This item is found in the Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 16.
The chart of expenditures, improvements, land and sundry special items for 1914 is found in the Thirty-second Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 34.
The chart of expenditures for improvements, land and sundry special items for 1913 is found in the Thirty-first Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 26.
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].
The chart of maintenance expenditures for 1914 is found in the Thirty-second Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 34.
The chart of maintenance expenditures for 1913 is found in the Thirty-first Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 26.
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
Lantern slide image of a map of the estimated cost of improving the proposed playground at Longfellow Avenue and East 39th St. (Sibley Field Park) created on December 29th, 1921.
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.
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.
Wirth, Theodore, 1863-1949; Godward, Alfred C., 1886-1913
Date Created:
1920-01
Description:
Lantern slide image of a map of a plan for the suggested treatment of parkway and street intersections at the Franklin Avenue Bridge created in January of 1920.
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 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].
A plan for improvements for Columbia Park 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 96.
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 for the improvement of Farview Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-third Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 42.
A plan for the improvement of Glenwood Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-first Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 94.
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.
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.
A plan for the improvement of Powderhorn Lake Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-third Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 68.
A plan for the improvement of Powderhorn Lake Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-ninth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 80.
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.
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.
A proposal for Crosstown Boulevard over Thirty-first Street and Twenty-fourth Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 84.
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.
A suggested plan for the improvement of Dorilus Morrison Park & Washburn Fair Oaks in connection with the Minneapolis Institute of Artsin Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-second Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 36.
A plan for a parkway between Humboldt and Lyndale Avenues 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 98.
This chart of expenditures on the Glenwood-Camden Parkway is found in the Thirty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [44].
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 suggested arrangement of Chicago Avenue Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fifth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 28.
Drawing number five of an improvement plan for Glenwood-Camden Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 40.
Drawing number one of an improvement plan for Glenwood-Camden Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 40.
Drawing number six of an improvement plan for Glenwood-Camden Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 40.
Drawing number four of an improvement plan for Glenwood-Camden Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 40.
Drawing number two of an improvement plan for Glenwood-Camden Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 40.
Drawing number three of an improvement plan for Glenwood-Camden Parkway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 40.
A plan suggesting playground improvements for Logan Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-first Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 40.
Wirth, Theodore, 1863-1949; Godward, Alfred C., 1886-1913
Date Created:
1917-01
Description:
An improvement plan for Oak Lake Parks in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-fourth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 61.
Wirth, Theodore, 1863-1949; Godward, Alfred C., 1886-1913
Date Created:
1922-01
Description:
A plan for the improvement of Riverside Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-ninth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 80.
A suggested plan to widen the boulevard on the west shore of Lake Harriet and for a boat house to store private canoes 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 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.
Wirth, Theodore, 1863-1949; Godward, Alfred C., 1886-1913
Date Created:
1921
Description:
A plan for a proposed warehouse and tool shops at Lyndale Farmstead in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The plan is found in the Thirty-eighth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 76.
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 map of the Minneapolis Park System as of January 1916. The map is found in the Thirty-third Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page [108].
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.
The map of the Minneapolis Park System is found in the Thirtieth Annual Report of the Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Minneapolis, after page 34.