Hennepin County, Minnesota

Aaron Carlson Corporation Factory Abbott Hospital Advance Thresher/Emerson-Newton Implement Company Ames-Florida House Architects and Engineers Building Baird, George W., House Bardwell-Ferrant House Bartholomew, Riley Lucas, House Basilica of St. Mary-Catholic Bennett-McBride House Bremer, Fredrika, Intermediate School Bridge No. 90646 Burwell, Charles H., House Butler Brothers Company Buzza Company Building Cahill School Calhoun Beach Club Calvary Baptist Church Cameron Transfer and Storage Company Building Cappelen Memorial Bridge Carpenter, Elbert L., House Carpenter, Eugene J., House Cedar Avenue Bridge Cedar Square West Chadwick, Loren L., Cottages Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Building Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Grade Separation Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot, Freight House and Train Shed Christ Church Lutheran Church of St. Stephen (Catholic) Coe, Amos B., House Como-Harriet Streetcar Line and Trolley Country Club Historic District Crane Island Historic District Cummins, John R., Farmhouse Cutter, B. O., House Dayton's Department Store District No. 107 School East Lake Branch Library Eitel Hospital Excelsior Public School Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank Fire Station No. 19 First Church of Christ Scientist First Congregational Church First National Bank-Soo Line Building First Presbyterian Church of Oak Grove Cemetery Fisk, Woodbury, House Flour Exchange Building Fort Snelling National Cemetery Foshay Tower Fournier, Lawrence A. and Mary, House Fowler Methodist Episcopal Church Franklin Branch Library Gethsemane Episcopal Church Gideon, Peter, Farmhouse Glen Lake Children's Camp Gluek, John G. and Minnie, House and Carriage House Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Grain Belt Beer Sign Great Northern Implement Company Great Northern Railroad Depot Grimes, Jonathan Taylor, House Hagel Family Farm Healy Block Residential Historic District Hennepin County Library Hennepin Theatre Hewitt, Edwin H., House Hinkle-Murphy House Hollywood Theater Interlachen Bridge J.I. Case Building Jones, Harry W., House Lake Harriet Methodist Episcopal Church Lake Street Sash and Door Company Lakewood Cemetery Memorial Chapel Laurel Apartments Lee, Arthur and Edith, House Legg, Harry F., House Lincoln Bank Building Linden Hills Branch Library Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged Lock and Dam No. 2 Lohmar, John, House Long Meadow Bridge Lumber Exchange Building Martin, Charles J., House Masonic Temple Maternity Hospital McLeod and Smith Inc. Headquarters Milwaukee Avenue Historic District Minneapolis Armory Minneapolis Brewing Company Minneapolis City Hall-Hennepin County Courthose Minneapolis Fire Department Repair Shop Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery Minneapolis Public Library, North Branch Minneapolis Warehouse Historic District Minneapolis YMCA Central Building Minnehaha Grange Hall Minnehaha Historic District Minnesota Linseed Oil Company Minnesota Soldiers' Home Historic District Minnetonka Beach Water Tower Minnetonka Town Hall Moline, Milburn and Stoddard Company Morse Jr., Elisha and Lizzie, House Neils, Frieda and Henry J., House New Main-Augsburg Seminary Newell, George R., House Noerenberg Estate Barn Nokomis Knoll Residential Historic District North East Neighborhood House Northrop Mall Historic District Northrup. King & Company Complex Northstar Center Northwestern Knitting Company Factory Northwestern National Life Insurance Company Home Office Ogden Apartment Hotel Olson, Floyd B., House Osseo Water Tower Owre, Dr. Oscar, House Parker, Charles and Grace, House Peavey Plaza Peavey-Haglin Experimental Concrete Grain Elevator Pence Automobile Company Building Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity House Pillsbury A Mill Plymouth Building Pond, Gideon H., House Prospect Park Residential Historic District Prospect Park Water Tower and Tower Hill Park Purcell, William Gray, House Queene Avenue Bridge Quinlan, Elizabeth C., House Rand Tower Roosevelt Branch Library Schmid Farmhouse Ruin Sears, Roebuck and Company Mail-Order Warehouse and Retail Store Semple, Anne C. and Frank B., House Shubert, Sam S., Theatre Smith, H. Alden, House Smith, Lena O., House St. Anthony Falls Historic District Station 13 Minneapolis Fire Department Station 28 Minneapolis Fire Department Stevens Square Historic District Stewart Memorial Presbyterian Church Strutwear Knitting Company Building Studio 80 Summer Branch Library Swinford Townhouses and Apartments Thirty-sixth Street Branch Library Thompson Flats Thompson Summer House Turnblad, Swan, House Twin City Rapid Transit Company Steam Power Plant United States Post Office University of Minnesota Old Campus Historic District Van Cleve, Horatio P., House Van Dusen, George W. and Nancy B., House Walker Branch Library Washburn A Mill Complex Washburn Park Water Tower Washburn-Fair Oaks Mansion District Wayzata Section House Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Westminster Presbyterian Church White Castle Building No. 8 Willey, Malcolm, House Wirth, Theodore, House-Administration Building Wyer, Allemarinda and James, House Zinsmaster Baking Company Building

1856 Federal Style Gideon H. Pond House 1st Infantry Division 1–Main Entrance Minnehaha Lower Glen 2019 East Lake: Burma Shave 2107 East Lake: Porky's Drive-In 2108-30 East Lake: Twin City Rapid Transit Lake Street Station and Car Yard 2217 East Lake: Axel's Lunch Room 2629 East Lake: Minnehaha Grill 2701 East Lake: International Order of Odd Fellows 2721-23 East Lake: Lake Theater 2730 East 31st Street: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2916 East Lake: East Lake Branch Library 3 – Master Map 3010 Minnehaha Avenue South: Fire Station No. 21 3012 Minnehaha Avenue South: Lauritzen Wagon and Blacksmith Shop 9/11 Memorial A Bridge to the Past Academic Health Center Architects and Engineers Building Basketball Fever in Wayzata Beneath the Surface Bicycle Paths Big Water / Stairway of Water Bloomington Town Hall Bridging the Mississippi Bridging the Stream Campus Design Changing Landscapes Changing the Shape of the Falls Christ Church Lutheran Christmas Lake Civil War Monument Coffman Memorial Union Col. John H. Stevens Coldwater Springhouse & Reservoir Colonel Josiah Snelling Como–Harriet Streetcar Line Continuing Education Cummins Homestead Dakota Life Dakota Missions on the Frontier Eagles Earle Brown and the Brooklyn Farm Eliza Winston Elizabeth R. Snelling Fair Oaks Fallen Heroes Memorial Father Hennepin Bluffs First School House Former Site of Plymouth Congregational Church Fort Snelling 1861–1946 Founders of Central Lutheran Church Four Marine Raider Battalions Memorial Fourth Marine Division Memorial Franklin Steele Garden Dedicated to Frances Pollard Geology of Lake Minnetonka Geology of Minnesota Geology of Minnesota George Washington Bi-Centennial Tree Giacomo Constantino Beltrami Gideon and Agnes Pond House Gunnar Wennerberg Harriet Bandshells / Our Park Legacy Hiawatha-Minnehaha Corridor Historic Milling District History of the Garden How the Dam Works In 1939, this was more than just a park. In Honor of All Who Served and Those Who Died Indians at the Falls John Harrington Stevens House Joseph N. Nicollet Longfellow School Loring Park: Basilica and Churches Loring Park: Historic Districts and Buildings Loring Park: Loring Greenway and Housing Loring Park: Neighborhood Organizing Loring Park: The Devil's Backbone Louis Hennepin Lucy Wilder Morris Main Street Builds Marcy~Holmes Milwaukee Avenue Historic District Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis-Moline Minnehaha Depot Minnehaha Grange Hall Minnesota River Valley Minnetonka -- Queen of the Inland Lakes Missionaries to the Dakota Mississippi River New Uses for Old Mills Nicollet Island Businesses Oak Grove Mission Old Cahill School Old Portage Trail Opening Doors Original Millstone from the Washburn-Crosby Flour Mill Peavey Fountain Peter M. Gideon Peter M. Gideon and the Wealthy Apple Pettingill's Wonderful Water PFC. Jimmy Berray Phipps–Grill Families Pillsbury A Mill Playgrounds Pond Dakota Mission Park Pond Family Heritage Timeline Portaging Around the Falls Power on the East Side President Lyndon B. Johnson Prospect Park Water Tower Richard Chute Square Richfield Pioneer Homestead Roar of Waterfall, Rush of Rapids Rodney J. Putz Samuel W. and Gideon H. Pond Sawmilling: The City's First Industry Sesquicentennial Trees Snelling Avenue: African American Community Soldiers Memorial Spanish-American War Memorial Spanning the Sciences Sri Chinmoy Peace Bridge State Theatre Stepping Stone Between East and West Stone Arch Bridge Stone Arch Bridge - Great Northern Railway SurfSide Park Symbols on the Skyline The Ard Godfrey House The Armory Building / Military Training at the University The Barrel-Makers' Co-ops The Basilica of Saint Mary The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes The Crash of Flight 307 The Falls That Built the City The First Flag Raised Over Iwo Jima The Honoring All Veterans Memorial The House of John H. Stevens The Liberal Arts The Lock and Dam No. 1 Story The Pillsbury A Mill The Prairie The Quarry The Stone Arch Bridge The Washburn and Pillsbury Clans The West Side Milling District The Whirlpool The Winchell Trail The Winchell Trail The Woman's Club of Minneapolis U.S. Army, Buildings 17 and 18 USS Minneapolis (CA36) USS Minnesota (BB22) Veterans Monument Victory Memorial Drive Wayzata Depot Welcome to Fort Snelling State Park / A Moving Obstacle Welcome to the Historic Loring Park Neighborhood Wesley United Methodist Church Westminster Presbyterian Church Whiskey William de la Barre Wing Dams Wokiksuye K'a Woyuonihan Women in Science & Medicine Wonderland Amusement Park World War II Monument World War Memorial
Hennepin County, located in the state of Minnesota, has a rich history that stretches back to prehistoric times. The area was originally inhabited by the Dakota Sioux Native American tribes, who thrived along the banks of the Mississippi River. European exploration and settlement began in the 17th century, when French fur traders arrived in search of valuable pelts. In the late 18th century, the region came under American control following the Louisiana Purchase, and the United States established Fort Snelling in 1820 to control the fur trade and maintain relations with the Native Americans.

The 19th century brought significant changes to Hennepin County, largely driven by industrialization and the growth of Minneapolis, its largest city. The construction of the Mississippi River locks in the 1860s allowed for easier navigation and trade, leading to a boom in lumber and flour milling industries. Minneapolis became known as the "Flour Milling Capital of the World" and attracted thousands of immigrants seeking work and opportunities. With its thriving industry, the city expanded rapidly, and Hennepin County became a center of commerce and culture.

The early 20th century brought further growth and development to Hennepin County. The region continued to prosper, with advancements in transportation, such as the construction of highways and railroads. The Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, began to flourish as major metropolitan areas, attracting businesses, immigrants, and diverse communities. Hennepin County played a significant role during World War II, contributing to the war effort through manufacturing and defense industries.

In recent decades, Hennepin County has experienced continued growth and economic diversification. Minneapolis has evolved into a thriving hub for various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. The county has also emphasized sustainable development and environmental conservation, focusing on initiatives like green spaces, bike lanes, and public transportation. Today, Hennepin County is a vibrant, diverse community that blends its rich history with modern advancements, offering residents and visitors a wide range of opportunities and attractions.
Brief timeline of the history of Hennepin County, Minnesota:

  • 1852: Hennepin County is established by the Minnesota Territorial Legislature.
  • 1855: The city of Minneapolis is incorporated within Hennepin County.
  • 1860: Hennepin County becomes the most populous county in Minnesota.
  • 1878: The Minneapolis City Hall is completed, becoming a notable landmark in Hennepin County.
  • 1883: The Hennepin County Library is founded.
  • 1893: Lake Minnetonka becomes a popular recreational destination in Hennepin County.
  • 1905: The Minnesota State Fairgrounds move from Ramsey County to Hennepin County.
  • 1926: The first major highway, the Theodore Wirth Parkway, is completed in Hennepin County.
  • 1957: The Interstate Highway 35W bridge is constructed, connecting Hennepin County with neighboring counties.
  • 1971: The Hennepin County Government Center is completed, housing various county administrative offices.
  • 2008: Hennepin County becomes the 34th most populous county in the United States.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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