Found Twin Cities: Lake Harriet and the trolley
Visiting a moving landmark in the bucolic heart of south Minneapolis.
A recent trip to the city brought your correspondent to one of the most peaceful spots in the state’s largest city. Lake Harriet is a popular spot for walking, biking, swimming and sailing.
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The nearby Como-Harriet streetcar line dates back to 1880 and once connected communities on Lake Minnetonka to downtown Minneapolis. Recreational rides on the vintage trolley car are still offered five days a week during summer months.
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The Linden Hills train station sits across the street from the main park on the Lake’s north shore:
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On the lake itself, the current Lake Harriet bandshell is the latest in a series of pavilions at the site.
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The lakeside building is looking a bit weathered these days. This reader’s photo is of a concert over the weekend:
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The lakefront is encircled by dozens of magnificent mansions. This restroom pavilion at the lake belongs in a fairy tale:
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