The Buena Vista Hotel sits on a hill above its dock and boathouse which advertises boats, bait and tackle, in the neighborhood called the Highlands, postmarked 1901.
The photo of the two-story wooden building housing the dining hall of the Baptist Assembly Grounds in Mound includes other buildings and the water tower.
The front side of "Explore Minnesota Bikeways: Map E - Metro Southwest" contains the map index a list of county and municipal parks bicycling safety tips and a "potpourri" article with illustrations of the Chanhassen Town Hall and Trinity Episcopal Chapel in Excelsior. The back side contains a legend of signs and symbols and the larger bikeways map. MnDOT's bikeway maps serve as a reference guide illustrating major historical and cultural points of interest in Minnesota, public park lands and facilities, equipment, and safety information. They also depict road analyses for bicycle travel, location of paved road shoulders and off-road bikeways, and controlled access roads where bicycles are prohibited. There are 54 maps in the Statewide Series (1979-1983), 4 maps in the Statewide Quadrant Series (1986-1993), and 2 maps in the Metro Series (1989). Legislatively mandated, these maps were prepared as convenient guides to help bicyclists select their routes. Each map is unique and signifies a historical reference to the state of bicycle facilities at the time of publication.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
This view from the lake of the Hotel Bartlett shows that it sits on a hill overlooking its dock and tiny boathouse. Boats for rent line the shore, postmarked 1910.
Copy of 1892 map of Lake Minnetonka area shows names of property owners, bays and railroad lines, as well as the elevation of the lake, and the latitude and longitude of the Lafayette Hotel. The inset depicts the Twin Cities from Lake Minnetonka to Ramsey and Dakota Counties. This map was printed with compliments of the Del-O Cafe, Pat and Evelyn Kullberg, Spring Park, Minnesota.
Reproduction of a map originally published by the Northwestern Tourist on August 11, 1888, published by A.S. Dimond and Son, Publishers. This version was reproduced by Leipold's of Excelsior, Minnesota. The map indicates principal land owners, villages, and points of interest. The inset shows a drawing of H.P. Harrington's Lake Park Hotel in Excelsior.
Druar and Milinowski, consulting engineers, St. Paul, Minnesota
Date Created:
1933-08
Description:
Map of Mound water system locates mains, hydrants and gate valves. It identifies elevations of bodies of water and water tower: Cook Bay Elevation W.S. 81.6, July 1933; Lake Langdon Elevation W.S. 85.6, July 1933; Dutch Lake Elevation W.S. 93.7, July 1933; Tower and Tank Elevation of ground 156.0. Map includes location of residences, buildings and cottages, gives section numbers and names, and shows location of the golf course. Scale: 1 inch equals 200 feet; note: this map is made entirely from various existing maps with no re-survey, dated August 1933.
The front side of "Minnesota Bikeways: Metro/Southwest - Map E" contains a "potpourri" article; the map index; a checklist of touring supplies with a diagram of where to put supplies on a bike; a list of municipal and county parks in the Southwest Metro; and a history article about pioneer life in the Big Woods. The back side contains the larger bikeways map and a legend. MnDOT's bikeway maps serve as a reference guide illustrating major historical and cultural points of interest in Minnesota, public park lands and facilities, equipment, and safety information. They also depict road analyses for bicycle travel, location of paved road shoulders and off-road bikeways, and controlled access roads where bicycles are prohibited. There are 54 maps in the Statewide Series (1979-1983), 4 maps in the Statewide Quadrant Series (1986-1993), and 2 maps in the Metro Series (1989). Legislatively mandated, these maps were prepared as convenient guides to help bicyclists select their routes. Each map is unique and signifies a historical reference to the state of bicycle facilities at the time of publication.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
In the center of this lakeside picnic area is a barbecue in the shape of a miniature lighthouse in brick, built by WPA in the mid1930s. It is surrounded by cement picnic tables and benches. Mound Pavilion offers coffee, ice cream and candy.
This view from the lake shows the steep path and staircase from the Baptist Assembly Grounds on the top of the hill down to their dock and boats on Cooks Bay. The Buena Vista Hotel can be seen in the background.
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1991-1992 (District 43A); House 1993-2002 (District 34A): House 2003-Present (District 33A). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10624
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1973-1982 (District 42A); Senate 1983-1988 (District 48). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10299
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1973-1982 (District 42A); Senate 1983-1988 (District 48). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10299
Dick Saber, inventory control manager, is describing the manufacture of Tonka Toys to a group of Mound School children who were touring the Tonka Toy factory in Mound, Minnesota. The truck bodies in the moving rack, as well as the truck body the tour guide is holding, are 1954 production parts
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Public library service in Mound and the surrounding communities began in 1915, when Minneapolis Public Library made a small book collection available to area residents. In 1922, Hennepin County Library assumed responsibility for the library in Mound, and it has since operated out of various community locations. The current Westonka Library opened in 1972. It is located in a scenic setting on a wooded site near Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library