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… Continue reading Urban Hike: Early Nordeast Houses
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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… 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.
North Loop Ride
Cycled through Minneapolis North Loop.
Veterans Day 2015
Today I cycled to Sheridan Veterans Memorial beside the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis. The monument reflects on the cost of war, expresses hope for peace, and is even-handed about the conquerors and vanquished. The push to build this memorial came from veterans. It was dedicated just two years ago, so it is not a strong part… Continue reading Veterans Day 2015