Burwell House opens its doors to historical appreciation. Be honest. Have you ever thought, “I’d love to see the inside of that house” as you walked...
History
A Shared View
In the early 1900s, Grays Bay, with its outlet into Minnehaha Creek, was used by duck hunters in rowboats and canoers, paddling through the wild...
Still a Memory
The Rand mansion's history is highlighted by historical society. Rufus R. Rand Jr. was the grandson of Arthur Rand, a mayor of Minneapolis and son...
New Guidebook Explores the Twin Cities’ Oldest Sites
Plymouth author Julie Jo Severson releases Oldest Twin Cities: A Guide to Historic Treasures. Julie Jo Severson's latest guidebook highlights some...
Living to Learning
Built in 1902 by the Great Northern Railway, Wayzata’s Section House was home to the local section foreman and his family. The section foreman was a...
Steamboat Minnehaha Returns to the Water
Efforts are underway to resume the services of the Minnehaha on Lake Minnetonka. Take a step back in time. The year is 1906, and its summertime in...
Discover the History Behind Your Home
Homes hold stories of the past and progress. For older homes, those stories can be mysterious. If you own a story-filled house in the Lake...
History Express
The story of the Express Boats begins in 1905 when the Twin City Rapid Transit Company (TCRT) opened a new electric streetcar route from Minneapolis...
Discover the Beginning of Lone Lake Park
Bohemians arrived in America in two great waves in the 19th century. In 1848, they emigrated due to political persecution, and in the 1880s, they...
Wayzata’s Schoolhouse Hill
A quick history of Wayzata's Schoolhouse Hill. The first school to sit atop the hill at Rice Street and Broadway Avenue in Wayzata was built circa...
Hands-on Learning Is Coming to Lake Minnetonka’s Shores
Wayzata center will offer STEM-based education. Hands-on learning is making its way to the shores of Lake Minnetonka with the renovation of a former...
Local Author Highlights The Role Of Two Minnesota Athletes In The Road To Title IX
Book shares the story of two Minnesota athletes’ fight for equality. In tennis, there is a point at which the momentum of the game swings. A player...
Bringing Local History to You Since ’72
The Excelsior Lake-Minnetonka Historical Society (ELMHS) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, but collecting history in the Lake Minnetonka area...
Historic Excelsior Home Turned Elevated Event Space
Historic DeGroodt home enchants guests at intimate events. Several years ago, Excelsior proprietors Jennifer and Tim Caron purchased a...
They Dig It
Pop Culture Preservation Society strikes a retro chord. If you played with Fisher-Price toys, watched The Brady Bunch on Friday nights or almost...
Dovetails in Tall Grass
Author brings light to a tragic piece of Minnesota history. Samantha Specks brings Minnesota history to life through her first novel, Dovetails in...
Family Business Keeps Rolling
Youngstedts celebrates 50 years of automotive service. “Wouldn’t trust my family’s vehicles to anyone else,” says a customer of 27 years with...
School Building has its Own History Lesson
In March 1915, ground was broken for the construction of Excelsior High School on the corner of what is today Highway 7 and Oak Street. The red...
Silent Stories
Photographer gives voice to Abandoned North Dakota. For those who appreciate and are curious about churches, homes, schools and the like that are no...
Historic Home Made a Worthy Move
The past few years has seen an outcry from people wanting to preserve the historic nature of Excelsior’s built environment. The pique of property...
