Godfrey House Tours
Jul
11
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
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Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Jul
12
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Jul
18
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Jul
19
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Jul
25
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Aug
1
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Mpls Food Truck Festival
Aug
1
3:00 PM15:00

Mpls Food Truck Festival

  • 420 Southeast Main Street Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
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One of the Twin Cities most popular & delicious free events — comes back to the city where it all began. MN Food Truck Festival will take place in the beautifully renovated Father Hennepin Bluff Park along the Mississippi River & Saint Anthony Main for the second year.

Details HERE

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Godfrey House Tours
Aug
2
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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National Night Out
Aug
4
5:30 PM17:30

National Night Out

Join us in Chute Square to meet, eat, and mingle with your neighbors. This is a great way to meet new people and connect with old friends.

REFRESHMENTS ON HAND:
Brats - Kramarczuk’s Root Beer - Surdyk’s
Cake - Lunds & Byerlys Ice Cream - Fletchers Ice Cream
Slushies - Verve Realty Popcorn Machine - Carly Johnson

ACTIVITIES:
Lawn Games | Neighborhood History Trivia Contest
Visits by local elected officials and First Responders

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Godfrey House Tours
Aug
8
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Aug
9
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Aug
15
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Aug
16
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Aug
22
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Aug
23
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Aug
29
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Aug
30
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Sep
5
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Godfrey House Tours
Sep
6
1:00 PM13:00

Godfrey House Tours

  • 28 University Avenue Southeast Minneapolis, MN, 55414 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy FREE a guided tour of the historic & charming Ard Godfrey House with docents dressed in 1850s period costume. Located in Chute Square, it is the City’s oldest wooden frame house.

Built in 1849, the Greek Revival house was the residence for the Ard Godfrey family. Godfrey was a Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to take advantage of the water power of St Anthony Falls and was also the first postmaster of the Village of St Anthony. It was restored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis in 1975 to commemorate the bicentennial Celebration in 1976. It is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s, with some original to the Godfrey family.

Admission is free, but donations are welcomed HERE or at the House.
Metered street parking is readily available.

The House is partially wheelchair accessible on the main floor, but has the restrictions of a historic home. Please contact us if you have guests with special needs. (612) 516-9705

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Nicollet Island Walking Tour
Jun
28
1:00 PM13:00

Nicollet Island Walking Tour

Nicollet Island, or Wita Waste in Dakota, lies just above St. Anthony Falls, next to downtown Minneapolis, and is the site of the first bridge anywhere across the Mississippi River. The 40-acre island was developed as a microcosm of early Minneapolis, with water-powered factories, storefronts, block-long rowhouses, a mansion district, and a neighborhood that still stands as a sampler of the 19th century residential architecture.

What's included

The tour walk is about 1 mile, and with a few modifications, is ADA accessible.

The tour guide is Chris Steller, a Nicollet Island resident who has been leading walking tours of the island for more than 25 years.

Ticket Information HERE

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OLD TOWN DOG PARADE
Jun
19
5:30 PM17:30

OLD TOWN DOG PARADE

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SCHEDULE

5:30 PM – Gather & sniff out a spot at Chute Square. It’s the paw-fect place to meet, mingle, grab a wag bag, and snap pre-parade pics.

6:00 PM – Parade kick-off.  Strut your mutt in full wag-worthy style.

6:45 PM – Paws 4 Applause: It’s Contest Time with trophies for Best Trick, Best Costume, and Best Look-A-Like. Honorable mention for biggest and smallest pups, too.

7:30 PM – Paws, reflect, and that’s a wrap! Say your fur-wells and head home.

THANK YOU TO YOUR POUR EVENT SPONS0RS

STRAY DOG | LIVEWELL ANIMAL HOSPITAL | CHUCK & DON’S | CITY PAWS

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The Ok Factor at Surdky's with NPR YourClassical
May
12
4:00 PM16:00

The Ok Factor at Surdky's with NPR YourClassical

Join YourClassical MPR for a truly unique and enchanting happy hour experience at Surdyk’s Liquor & Cheese Shop! We’re delighted to invite you to a special evening where you can stroll through the beautifully renovated space as you enjoy classical music by The OK Factor duo with complimentary tastings of wine, spirits, and more at multiple tasting stations.

RSVP

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Doors Open at Ard Godfrey House
May
10
10:00 AM10:00

Doors Open at Ard Godfrey House

The annual Doors Open Minneapolis event allows participants to visit approximately 100 private, non-profit and public venues throughout Minneapolis, from businesses to private sites to park buildings. Visit www.doorsopenminneapolis.org for event details, a complete listing of all event sites and free bus passes for Doors Open Minneapolis.

Ard Godfrey House
Sunday only, May 10, 10am-5pm
28 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

The Ard Godfrey House is the oldest remaining frame house in the city. The house has been impeccably restored by The Woman’s Club and is filled with furnishings and household artifacts authentic to the 1850s–some original to the Godfrey family, including the walnut baby cradle and the Chickering rosewood piano that graces the parlor. Volunteers and interns dressed in 1850s period costumes give tours of the one and a half story house.

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Silver Fern Ribbon Cutting
Oct
26
3:00 PM15:00

Silver Fern Ribbon Cutting

Join us in officially welcoming Silver Fern to Old Town with a Ribbon Cutting!

Come out and celebrate Silver Fern on Thursday, September 26. Ribbon Cutting will take place at 3:15pm. Tour the space and check out their menu - you don't wanna miss it! Let's give them a warm welcome to the neighborhood!

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CANCELLED: Silver Fern Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Sep
29
3:00 PM15:00

CANCELLED: Silver Fern Opening & Ribbon Cutting

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED AND A NEW DATE IS COMING SOON. Cancelling due to outside factors from Xcel Energy, the owners are working diligently to reschedule as soon as possible. Stay tuned!

Join us in welcoming Silver Fern to Old Town! Come out and celebrate their Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening on Friday, September 29. Ribbon Cutting will take place at 3:15pm. Tour the space and check out their menu - you don't wanna miss it! Let's give them a warm welcome to the neighborhood!

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Monthly Meetup - Historic Aveda Building Tour
Aug
24
4:00 PM16:00

Monthly Meetup - Historic Aveda Building Tour

  • Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute (map)
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RSVP HERE! (required due to overwhelming interest)

Free and open to the public - but spaces are limited! Get ready for a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Aveda building. Built in 1926 as a Masonic Lodge, it is an iconic neighborhood landmark known for its dramatic gothic facade. This tour will bring us INSIDE to see its equally gorgeous interiors, including the rarely seen ballroom on the top floor. Tour starts at 4pm sharp - meet in the front lobby.
Happy hour at Whitey’s Old Town Saloon just block away afterwards.

Historic Background

In 1926 the Cataract Lodge #2 A.F. & A.M. (Ancient Free & Accepted Masons) constructed this building to house their lodge with five affiliated Masonic groups. Named after the Falls of St. Anthony, the Cataract Lodge was chartered in 1852 and was the first Masonic group formed in Minneapolis and the third oldest lodge in Minnesota. The lodges occupied the upper floors with stores and offices on the first and second floors. After the Masons moved in 1946, it was occupied by a string of department stores, a vocational school, and a church. In 1982, Horst Rechelbacher purchased the building for his beauty school, which would later become the Aveda Institute. Designed by the architectural firm of Fallows, Huey, & Macomber, this building is architecturally significant as a well-preserved example of a Venetian/Late Gothic Revival style commercial structure. The exterior showcases horizontal brick mosaic patterns accented by intricate terra cotta trim details.  Note the Masonic symbols on the octagonal bartizan directly above you on the corner of Central and 4th that serves as a reminder of its original occupants.

About Our Monthly Meetups

We meet monthly on or around the last Thursday of each month. This is an informal and engaging opportunity for anyone interested in helping promote the neighborhood to brainstorm and communicate. Tell your friends and bring or send anyone with your business!

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Aug
20
9:30 AM09:30

Old Town Historic Walking Tour

  • East Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN United States (map)
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Join us for a “behind-the-scenes” history of the busy streets, unique businesses, and colorful people that have shaped this popular walking neighborhood. Hear amazing stories told from the perspective of individuals who have lived and worked here, through good times and bad. Come away with perspectives on what life and work here might have actually felt like throughout this neighborhood’s most defining eras.

Please note that this tour ends at the Ard Godfrey House, which is a short, 5-minute walk from the starting location. This tour will walk approximately 1.5 miles. The tour is ADA accessible.

Tour guide Scott Parkin is a residential realtor with a storefront office right along the tour route. He is the past president of the NE Mpls Business Association and has been active in the development and business community along East Hennepin Ave since 1993.

Tour guide Michael Rainville, Sr. is a 5th generation resident of NE Minneapolis. He is a graduate of DeLaSalle High School and St. Thomas and Notre Dame Universities. He has retired after 35 years with the Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Association, watching the city grow into the jewel it is today.

Pre-registration is required through Preserve Minneapolis.

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Monthly Happy Hour - July
Jul
27
4:00 PM16:00

Monthly Happy Hour - July

Join us the last Thursday of every month for the Old Town Happy Hour!

July’s Happy Hour will take place at Relish! It is an informal and engaging opportunity for anyone interested in helping promote the neighborhood to brainstorm and communicate. Tell your friends and bring or send anyone with your business!

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Monthly Happy Hour - June
Jun
29
4:00 PM16:00

Monthly Happy Hour - June

Join us the last Thursday of every month for the Old Town Happy Hour!

June’s Happy Hour will begin with a tour of the Aveda Institute & ballroom followed by drinks. It is an informal and engaging opportunity for anyone interested in helping promote the neighborhood to brainstorm and communicate. Tell your friends and bring or send anyone with your business!

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Northeast Dog Parade
Jun
23
5:30 PM17:30

Northeast Dog Parade

  • Northeast Main Street Minneapolis, MN, 55413 United States (map)
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The Dog Parade draws approximately 300 folks (of all ages) & 4-legged friends – many local, and others who drive in from other communities to participate/watch. Come walk with your furry friend around the neighborhood together! Compete in contests and win great prizes!

Schedule:

• 5:30 gather • 6:00 parade begins • 7:00 prizes • 7:30 end

Visit the NIEBA website to RSVP & get more information.

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Monthly Happy Hour - May
May
25
3:00 PM15:00

Monthly Happy Hour - May

Join us the last Thursday of every month for the Old Town Happy Hour!

May’s Happy Hour will take place at Stray Dog. It is an informal and engaging opportunity for anyone interested in helping promote the neighborhood to brainstorm and communicate. Tell your friends and bring or send anyone with your business!

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HenCen Opening & Ribbon Cutting
May
17
4:00 PM16:00

HenCen Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Join us in welcoming HenCen Apartments to Old Town! Come out and celebrate their Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening on Wednesday, May 17. Ribbon Cutting will take place at 4:30pm. Tour the building and check out their amenities (including an amazing rooftop deck!) Let's give them a warm welcome to the neighborhood!

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Monthly Happy Hour - April
Apr
27
4:00 PM16:00

Monthly Happy Hour - April

Join us the last Thursday of every month for the Old Town Happy Hour!

April’s Happy Hour will take place at Pivo Riverplace. It is an informal and engaging opportunity for anyone interested in helping promote the neighborhood to brainstorm and communicate. Tell your friends and bring or send anyone with your business!

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