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How lively the Willard-Hay neighborhood must have been in its early days. Back then, it was known as Willard-Homewood by most residents. Willard-Hay got its name from two local elementary schools – Frances Willard and John Hay. The neighborhood is nestled in the northwest part of Minneapolis, part of the larger Near North community. You might know it as the “Northside”. Today, Willard-Hay is a blend of housing styles, but imagine it back in the early 1900s. Picture grand Queen Anne and Victorian homes, their intricate details a testament to the craftsmanship of the era. Willard-Hay also holds a piece of history close. Within its boundaries lies the Homewood Historic District, a testament to the area’s rich Jewish heritage that thrived in the early 1900s. This district, established in 2017, spans from Plymouth Avenue down to Oak Park Avenue and from Penn Avenue to Xerxes Avenue. It’s a place where the past comes alive, a reminder of the diverse cultures that have shaped Willard-Hay into the vibrant neighborhood it is today.

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