Hennepin County Library - A History of Minneapolis

History of Mpls.

The Minneapolis Collection

A History of Minneapolis: an Overview by Staff at the Hennepin County Library

Featuring historical photos and items from the collections of the Hennepin County Library, with contemporary photos from the Phototour of Minneapolis by Chris Gregerson.

Early History Mdewakanton Band of the Dakota Nation Mdewakanton Band of the Dakota Nation (Part II) Minneapolis becomes part of the United States Naming of Minneapolis Falls of St. Anthony

Education Public and Private Schools University of Minnesota

Transportation River Transportation Railways Intercity Transit and Highways Intercity Transit and Highways (Part II) Air Transportation

Business and Industry Milling Banking and Finance Other Industries Central Business District Central Business District (Part II) Labor

City Government Governance and Infrastructure Police and Fire: Photos Municipal Building Parks Park Activities: Photos Libraries

Residents of the City 19th Century Settlement 20th Century Growth and Diversity 20th Century Growth and Diversity: Maps, 1930s 20th Century Growth and Diversity: Maps, 1990-2000

Religion, Social Services, and Medicine Religion Social Services Medicine

News, Media, and Publishing Newspapers Radio and Television Printing and Publishing

Arts and Entertainment Music Theater Museums, Galleries, and Institutions for the Arts

Sports Amateur Sports Professional Sports

Tourism Hotels Conventions and Organizations Attractions: Photos

Maps Maps