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The Excelsior Amusement Park Carousel Myth
Do you know the truth behind this common Minnetonka myth?
A Retreat For Sportsmen & The Infirm Alike
Doctors would recommend their patients to this lakeside retreat while fishermen would book a stay for the good game!
A Quote From Over 120 Years Ago
This lengthy quote perfectly sums up the way many of us feel about our favorite summer retreat!
Humorous Postcards From The Past
Over a half century ago, a collection of humorous postcards entertained tourists and their loved ones alike.
The White House Stands High
You’ll never believe where this hotel once stood and what now resides in its place. . .
Cashing In While The Going Is Good
This rare postcard has an extra unique story to tell. What can we learn from a single image?
Nathaniel Harrison: A Man Less Remembered
How did Harrison’s Bay get its name? Who was this person and what were his contributions to the area?
The First Hotel In A Generation Arrives!
A historic moment for the community, as a new hotel graces the waters for the first time in a generation
Wayzata’s Ever Changing Shoreline
What Wayzata’s shoreline looked like before all the hustle and bustle of the modern era.
A Forgotten Title: The Log of Tanager Hill
A forgotten book, written on the shores of Minnetonka
Shoreline Drive, As It Once Was
Do you recall what Shoreline Drive in Mound once looked like?
A Lake Minnetonka Icon: The Tower of Seville. . ?
Lake Minnetonka’s skyline changes forever.
Excelsior’s Lakeside Streetcar Station!
Step off the streetcar & onto the streetcar boat in Excelsior!
Steamboat Hopkins Sails Into The Spotlight!
Steamboat Hopkins, the second most famous streetcar boat.
Bell’s Island
One of Minnetonka’s most forgotten islands is also in one of the busiest bays.
Wayzata’s Scene Takes A Permanent Change
The history of Wayzata Depot, what it means today, and a tribute to the man who had a vision.
Venture to the Upper Lake
What sets Upper Lake apart from Lower Lake? Surely, it’s more than just a channel!