Nestled on a hill overlooking Lake Harriet, Linden Hills is a testament to the evolving landscape of Minneapolis. It’s easy to imagine the area as a tranquil retreat for the city’s wealthy in the late 1800s. The Como-Harriet Streetcar Line whisked them away from the bustling downtown to their charming cottages, offering a taste of a small-town life just outside the city limits. Today, those charming cottages have evolved into larger bungalows and Tudors, yet the neighborhood retains its charming appeal. Linden Hills is rich in history, its streets echoing tales of the trolley’s clatter, the laughter of children playing, and the rhythmic strumming of a guitar from the beloved Lake Harriet Bandshell. The Bandshell, built in 1985, marks the location of four previous structures, each lost to fires and storms, reinforcing the resilient spirit of this captivating lakeside community. The Linden Hills story continues to unfold, but its past, intertwined with the beauty of the lake, is a reminder of the enduring allure of this small town in the city.
The Afrocentric Spectrum Mural
What whispers do the walls of a city hold? The Afrocentric Spectrum Mural, here on University Avenue, speaks volumes about