Southeast Minneapolis, 1889, Courtesy of John R. Borchert Map Library, University of MN

Does the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood need a name change? A recent article in the Star Tribune explores that question and neighborhood residents weigh in.

“Marcy-Holmes traces its roots back to Minneapolis’ earliest days, when the neighborhood was part of the town of St. Anthony. Residents say they don’t want to lose that connection to the past — visible in landmarks like the Stone Arch Bridge and converted factories — as the neighborhood evolves.”

2/23/17 Update

Further discussion in The Journal: Marcy-Holmes, a neighborhood both old and new

“A bunch of people are upset that we keep getting called Northeast. Why does it matter?”

Pictured above is the original building permit card for 516 University Ave SE. You can download the entire set of cards here and learn how to interpret the cards here.