WFH this week: a chance to go to a concert at The Dakota. I always enjoy this photo in the men’s room.
Category: Minnesota
Crystal Court
Walked through the IDS Center’s Crystal Court, downtown Minneapolis, on the way to join a friend for a walk.
Urban Hike: Early Nordeast Houses
If I didn’t know better I would walk right past this unassuming house. It looks to be about the right size and style for Nordeast (Northeast Minneapolis), and it’s in a typical neighborhood.A typical Nordeast neighborhood has a bunch of churches and bars. There’s five churches within a couple blocks of this house, and plenty…… Continue reading Urban Hike: Early Nordeast Houses
Early Nordeast Minneapolis Houses
Posted Early Nordeast Minneapolis Houses.
Former Brewery
On my walk today: former Grain Belt Brewery.
What’s a Stela?
Drove a car2go car, explored on foot, found this “stela” (commemorative, carved slab), drove another car2go home.
Another Sculpture Park
Went for a walk, discovered a sculpture park.
Urban Hike and Bike: All Over the Nordeast Map
Nordeast (Northeast Minneapolis) encapsulates much of the early working class history of Minneapolis, but it gets short shrift in guide books.Recently I’ve been exploring Nordeast, trying to decode it’s history and culture. Later in this post I’ll introduce some tools I’ve developed, including an interactive map and a feature to customize and print Nordeast guides.But…… Continue reading Urban Hike and Bike: All Over the Nordeast Map
All Over the Nordeast
Posted Urban Hike: All Over the Nordeast Map. It includes an interactive map I’ve developed.
Ideal Diner
Walked in the rain then warmed up in an old-time diner.