Local History
A Five-Decade View of How Uptown Got Here
A longtime developer walks through the rise and retreat of Uptown and argues that the commercial district will not recover quickly without new public tools.
Back to the Bathhouses: Before AIDS Closed the Doors
Through the memories of Kelly Hayes, a look back at Minneapolis’ bathhouse era, what drove it underground and the renewed debate over bringing regulated spaces back into the light.
2505 E. Lake of the Isles Parkway — 1913 to Today
The storied property at 2505 E. Lake of the Isles Parkway — once home to the Gates Mansion and later a modernist residence — now features a 2018 masterpiece by Peterssen/Keller Architecture and John Kraemer & Sons, blending history, luxury and sustainability on Minneapolis’ most iconic lake.
