How did a place as serene as Halsted Bay get its name? We are standing in front of Halsted Bay Bridge. It’s a gateway to a location steeped in a tale of two brothers, their love for solitude, and a touch of tragedy. Halsted Bay is named after the Halsted brothers, Frank and George. Frank, a Civil War veteran, sought solace on these shores, building a cabin that overlooked the tranquil waters. He became known as the “hermit of Lake Minnetonka,” a man who chose a life of quiet reflection. Financial struggles led him to a watery grave in the bay that now bears his name. His brother, Major George Halsted, a distinguished war veteran himself, inherited the cabin. He embraced the moniker of “hermit,” but with a twist. George was known for his hospitality, opening his home to visitors and regaling them with tales of his brother and the lake’s history. Sadly, tragedy struck again when a fire consumed the cabin, taking George’s life. The brothers, united in life by their love for this place, rest beside each other beneath an old oak tree, a poignant reminder of the bittersweet history that shaped Halsted Bay.
The Afrocentric Spectrum Mural
What whispers do the walls of a city hold? The Afrocentric Spectrum Mural, here on University Avenue, speaks volumes about