Linden Hills Library, Minneapolis

Name: Linden Hills Library
Address: 2900 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, 55410, United States

#205 among attractions in Minneapolis

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Linden Hills Library is a public library in the Linden Hills neighborhood of southwest Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The branch library originally opened in 1911 on the first floor of the Lake Harriet Commercial Club building. In 1931, under the leadership of Minneapolis Public Library's chief librarian Gratia Countryman, the library moved into its own building on 2900 West 43rd Street. Area resident Joseph Victor Vanderbilt designed the library in the Tudor Revival style. Head librarian Edith Frost served for over thirty years. The library has also hosted community groups such as children's clubs, neighborhood groups, and women's organizations. The library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 and renovated in 2002. ()

Built: 1931 (93 years ago)Coordinates: 44°55'30"N, 93°18'59"W

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2900 W 43rd StSouthwest Minneapolis (Linden Hills)Minneapolis 55410 United States

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Linden Hills Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lyndale Park, Lake Calhoun, The Bakken Museum, Lake Harriet.

0.9 miE
Park, Garden
Lyndale Park, Minneapolis
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, Lyndale Park is a verdant oasis that boasts an array of horticultural delights and serene landscapes. This urban park, which is part of the grand chain of parks surrounding Lake Harriet, offers a tranquil escape from the hustle...
1.2 miN
Lake bordered by parks and trails
Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis
31 min walk • Lake Calhoun, officially known as Bde Maka Ska, is the jewel of Minneapolis and a bustling hub of outdoor activity year-round. This urban lake, ringed by parkland and cityscapes, offers an idyllic retreat from the fast pace of city life.
0.9 miN
Museum, Science museum
The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis
24 min walk • The Bakken Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of Minneapolis, is a unique institution dedicated to the dynamic interplay of electricity and life. This distinctive museum is situated on the scenic shores of Lake Calhoun and stands as a beacon for science enthusiasts...
0.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Harriet, Minneapolis
16 min walk • Lake Harriet is a lake in the southwest part of Minneapolis, just south of Bde Maka Ska and north of Minnehaha Creek. The lake is surrounded by parkland as part of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes.
1 miNE
Cemetery
Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis
26 min walk • Lakewood Cemetery is a large private, non-sectarian cemetery located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is located at 3600 Hennepin Avenue at the southern end of the Uptown area.
1.2 miN
Park
Chain of Lakes, Minneapolis
32 min walk • The Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway is a linked series of park areas in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, that takes a roughly circular path through the city. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board developed the system over many years.
1.3 miNE
Spiritual, Temple
Minnesota Zen Meditation Center, Minneapolis
35 min walk • The Minnesota Zen Meditation Center is an urban, non-residential, Sōtō Zen practice community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since 2019, MZMC has been lead by two co-guiding Dharma teachers, Tim Burkett and Ted O'Toole.
~1320 ftE
Museum
Minnesota Streetcar Museum, Minneapolis
7 min walk • The Minnesota Streetcar Museum is a transport museum that operates two heritage streetcar lines in Minneapolis, Minnesota and the western suburb of Excelsior.
0.9 miE
Neighbourhood
East Harriet, Minneapolis
24 min walk • East Harriet is a neighborhood in the Southwest community in Minneapolis. Its boundaries are West 36th Street to the north, Lyndale Avenue South to the east, West 46th Street to the south, and Lake Harriet, Lakewood Cemetery, and William Berry Parkway to the west.
~1410 ftE
Bridge
Queen Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis
7 min walk • The Queen Avenue Bridge is a reinforced concrete single-span barrel arch bridge in Minneapolis that spans the tracks used by the Minnesota Streetcar Museum. The bridge was built in 1905 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Interlachen Bridge, Minneapolis
15 min walk • The Interlachen Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge on William Berry Parkway between Bde Maka Ska and Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Linden Hills Library?

Nearby attractions include Linden Hills, Minneapolis (6 min walk), Minnesota Streetcar Museum, Minneapolis (7 min walk), Queen Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis (7 min walk), Interlachen Bridge, Minneapolis (15 min walk).

How to get to Linden Hills Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Linden Hills Library:

Bus

Xerxes Av S • Lines: 46A, 46D (23 min walk)
50 St W • Lines: 4P (25 min walk)