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 Rolling landscape |
3300 Central Ave Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55430 United States +1 612 789 2627 |
First opened as a six-hole course in 1919, this course became nine holes a year later and 18 in 1923. The second shot on No. 10 provides a good view of downtown Minneapolis. Larry Packard redesigned this course in 1965. The new additions include more water hazards, which now come into play on at least seven holes. The greens are extremely fast and sloping, and the fairways are narrow. Be careful not to slice your approach shot on hole #15, a 422-yard par 4, which has a pond sitting to the right of the green. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Highly Regarded Course |
2201 Saint Anthony Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55008 United States +1 612 789 2542 GrossGolf@minneapolisparks.org |
This golf course is one of five highly regarded Minneapolis public courses within minutes of downtown. When the workday is over and traffic is crawling toward the suburbs, many golfers choose to stay near the city to play golf. It has water hazards on a few holes and about ten sand bunkers incorporated into its design. The greens are small and the fairways are lined with trees. The signature hole is #3, a 179-yard par 3, requiring a tee shot to a severely sloped green from back to front. In addition, a deep ravine circles the green to catch wayward shots. Tee times can be made up to five days in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Magnificent panoramic views |
West River Road at East 50th St Minneapolis, MN 55417 United States +1 612 742 2971 |
Lock and Dam #1, also known as the 'Ford Dam,' is located near Minnehaha Park in southeast Minneapolis. Construction of the dam, deemed necessary to improve river navigation between Minneapolis and St. Paul, began in 1899 and was completed in 1917. In 1923 the Ford Motor Company was given a permit to build a power plant. It generates enough power to operate the lock along with supplying the needs of the Ford Plant and local residents.Like the observation deck of the Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam, the Visitor Center provides a bird's eye view of the spectacular 675-foot long dam and locking procedure. Magnificent panoramic views of the river and surrounding area can also be seen from the promenade three stories above the dam. From the deck visitors can witness barges, towboats and a multitude of pleasure craft making their way up and down the lock. The small picnic area nearby allows sightseers to make it a leisurely day of surveying river traffic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest continuously used church |
1 Lourdes Place Minneapolis, MN 55414 United States +1 612 379 2259 http://www.ourladyoflourdes.com lourdes@usinternet.com |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is the oldest continuously used church in Minneapolis. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the landmark church stands in the heart of the St. Anthony Falls Historic District. The original building was constructed for $15,000 in 1857 as a meeting hall for the First Universalist Society. In 1877 the French Canadian Catholic community purchased the native limestone structure and the parish became the first in the United States to be named Our Lady of Lourdes. The original 3,000 square foot structure was enlarged and redesigned. A bell tower, sacristy, vestibule and rectory were added. The structural changes altered the church's architectural style. The original rectangular building became a linear French provincial-type edifice with a V-frame beam truss. The circular portion of the nave was modeled after the Chapel Royale at Versailles and a Gothic steeple was added. But by 1917 the parish was losing its population. French no longer was the primary language spoken in the parish school and by 1945 the sermons were given only in English. Scheduled to be boarded up in 1968, the parish somehow survived and rode the crest of the development of the Riverplace area in the early 1980s. As redevelopment continues to thrive in the city's birthplace, the little church with the long history is being rediscovered. Visitors take guided tours, which are available to groups by appointment, and parishioners come from all over the Twin Cities to worship. Call for schedule of services or to arrange for a tour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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