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| [Downtown Minneapolis, c. 1963.] |
I'm offering another tour of the downtown Minneapolis skyway system. The skyway is one of my favorite topics and I've written about it on this blog often.
I love talking with people about the skyway, even if its usually a frustrating conversation. That's one of the things about architecture and urban design issues. They are so often wrapped up in our perceptions and what we bring to our experience...
So why not experience the skyway again for the first time?
I've given this tour a few times, and it's always been popular. I've learned, for example, that Saturday afternoon is the ideal time for a good skyway experience, and have a two (2) mile route through downtown Minneapolis all planned out. It's mostly indoors, but there are a few blocks that will be out on the sidewalk.
Here's the event plug:
Minneapolis Skyway History Tour
Guided tour of the Downtown Minneapolis skyway system, led by urban geography PhD and writer Bill Lindeke. The tour is a two (2) mile walk through the skyways featuring many of the most interesting, noteworthy, and architecturally compelling skyways in Downtown Minneapolis. The Downtown Minneapolis skyway system is the largest in the world. It dates to 1962 and has become the most unique feature of Minneapolis' downtown. This tour will explore the origins and development of the downtown skyway system, including the birthplace of the skyways, the longest skyway, the dullest skyway, the skyway with the most street life, the newest skyway, the weirdest skyway, the most architecturally befuddling skyway, the most beautiful skyway, the skyway through the jail, and more.
What: Minneapolis Skyway History Tour
When: Saturday March 10th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Why: Because it's there
Where: Meet in the IDS Crystal Court
Who: Anyone with a ticket
[See some pics of previous tours below, taken by awesome local artist Steven Lang.]
[Limited space available. Get your ticket today!]
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