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[[File:The Lighthouse at Boom Island Park.jpg|thumb|400px|Boom Island Lighthouse in the Saint Anthony West Neighborhood of Minneapolis]]
[[File:The Lighthouse at Boom Island Park.jpg|thumb|400px|Boom Island Lighthouse in the Saint Anthony West Neighborhood of Minneapolis]]
'''Saint Anthony West''' is a neighborhood in the [[Northeast, Minneapolis|Northeast]] community of [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]
'''Saint Anthony West''' is a neighborhood in the [[Northeast, Minneapolis|Northeast]] community of [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]

== History ==
== History ==
The historic neighborhood was established in 1849 on the banks of the Mississippi River as the Village of [[Saint Anthony Falls]]. These falls were seen in 1680 by [[Father Louis Hennepin]], a Jesuit who is credited with being the first European to explore the area that is now Minneapolis. He named the falls after his patron saint, [[St. Anthony of Padua]]. The neighborhood merged with the new city of Minneapolis in the late 1850s.
The historic neighborhood was established in 1849 on the banks of the Mississippi River as the Village of [[Saint Anthony Falls]]. These falls were seen in 1680 by [[Father Louis Hennepin]], a Jesuit who is credited with being the first European to explore the area that is now Minneapolis. He named the falls after his patron saint, [[St. Anthony of Padua]]. The neighborhood merged with the new city of Minneapolis in the late 1850s.


==Geography==
==Geography==
The neighborhood is within walking distance of downtown and the [[University of Minnesota]]. St. Anthony West is also host to [[Boom Island Park]], a {{convert|14|acre|m2|adj=on}} riverside park. Broadway Street NE is the northern boundary, and the neighborhood extends to Second Avenue on the south. The Mississippi River makes up the western extent and Washington and Fifth streets NE define the eastern boundary. <ref>[http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/neighborhoods/stanthonywest_profile_home.asp St. Anthony West - Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The neighborhood is within walking distance of downtown and the [[University of Minnesota]]. St. Anthony West is also host to [[Boom Island Park]], a {{convert|14|acre|m2|adj=on}} riverside park. Broadway Street NE is the northern boundary, and the neighborhood extends to Second Avenue on the south. The Mississippi River makes up the western extent and Washington and Fifth streets NE define the eastern boundary.<ref>[http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/neighborhoods/stanthonywest_profile_home.asp St. Anthony West - Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Growth==
==Growth==
Despite its status as one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, Saint Anthony West is part of the transformation taking place along the river. Developers have discovered Northeast Minneapolis as a prime location for new upscale housing and commercial projects.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2005/06/27/story1.html | first=Sarah | last=McKenzie | title=Condo craze hits NE: 500+ units planned | date=2005-06-26}}</ref> To balance the new development in other Northeast neighborhoods, St. Anthony West residents in 2004 revived an arrangement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to reclaim the {{convert|12|acre|m2|adj=on}} B.F. Nelson site as a public open space along the Mississippi riverfront.<ref> Work on the park began in early 2008. As of June 2009, the park remains under construction. [http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=894&SearchID=73808 Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - B. F. Nelson Park<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Despite its status as one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, Saint Anthony West is part of the transformation taking place along the river. Developers have discovered Northeast Minneapolis as a prime location for new upscale housing and commercial projects.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2005/06/27/story1.html | first=Sarah | last=McKenzie | title=Condo craze hits NE: 500+ units planned | date=2005-06-26}}</ref> To balance the new development in other Northeast neighborhoods, St. Anthony West residents in 2004 revived an arrangement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to reclaim the {{convert|12|acre|m2|adj=on}} B.F. Nelson site as a public open space along the Mississippi riverfront.<ref>Work on the park began in early 2008. As of June 2009, the park remains under construction. [http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=894&SearchID=73808 Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - B. F. Nelson Park<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


Saint Anthony West is also home to the world headquarters of [[Graco (fluid handling)|Graco Inc.]], a manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components.<ref>[http://www.graco.com/Internet/T_Corp.nsf/Webpages/Locations Locations<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Saint Anthony West is also home to the world headquarters of [[Graco (fluid handling)|Graco Inc.]], a manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components.<ref>[http://www.graco.com/Internet/T_Corp.nsf/Webpages/Locations Locations<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Neighborhood Organizations==
==Neighborhood Organizations==
The Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO) is the designated citizen participation organization for the neighborhood. Monthly meetings are open to the public. <ref>[http://www.stawno.org/ Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO) is the designated citizen participation organization for the neighborhood. Monthly meetings are open to the public.<ref>[http://www.stawno.org/ Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Political Representation==
==Political Representation==
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[[Category:Neighborhoods in Minneapolis]]
[[Category:Neighborhoods in Minneapolis]]

Revision as of 18:08, 14 January 2018

St. Anthony West
Neighborhood
Location of St. Anthony West within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Location of St. Anthony West within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
CityMinneapolis
CommunityNortheast
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.551 sq mi (1.43 km2)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total
2,200
 • Density4,000/sq mi (1,500/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55413
Area code612
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19802,134—
19902,35910.5%
20002,62311.2%
20102,200−16.1%
Boom Island Lighthouse in the Saint Anthony West Neighborhood of Minneapolis

Saint Anthony West is a neighborhood in the Northeast community of Minneapolis, Minnesota

History

The historic neighborhood was established in 1849 on the banks of the Mississippi River as the Village of Saint Anthony Falls. These falls were seen in 1680 by Father Louis Hennepin, a Jesuit who is credited with being the first European to explore the area that is now Minneapolis. He named the falls after his patron saint, St. Anthony of Padua. The neighborhood merged with the new city of Minneapolis in the late 1850s.

Geography

The neighborhood is within walking distance of downtown and the University of Minnesota. St. Anthony West is also host to Boom Island Park, a 14-acre (57,000 m2) riverside park. Broadway Street NE is the northern boundary, and the neighborhood extends to Second Avenue on the south. The Mississippi River makes up the western extent and Washington and Fifth streets NE define the eastern boundary.[3]

Growth

Despite its status as one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, Saint Anthony West is part of the transformation taking place along the river. Developers have discovered Northeast Minneapolis as a prime location for new upscale housing and commercial projects.[4] To balance the new development in other Northeast neighborhoods, St. Anthony West residents in 2004 revived an arrangement with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to reclaim the 12-acre (49,000 m2) B.F. Nelson site as a public open space along the Mississippi riverfront.[5]

Saint Anthony West is also home to the world headquarters of Graco Inc., a manufacturer of fluid handling systems and components.[6]

Neighborhood Organizations

The Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO) is the designated citizen participation organization for the neighborhood. Monthly meetings are open to the public.[7]

Political Representation

Saint Anthony West is represented by the following people:

City Council (3rd Ward): Jacob Frey

Minneapolis Park Board (District 1): Liz Weilinski[8]

Minneapolis Mayor: Betsy Hodges

Hennepin County Commissioner: Linda Higgins

Minnesota House of Representatives (District 60A): Diane Loeffler[9]

Minnesota Senate (District 60): Kari Dziedzic

See also

44°59′36″N 93°15′37″W / 44.9932°N 93.2602°W / 44.9932; -93.2602[10]

References

  1. ^ "St. Anthony West neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55413 detailed profile". City-Data. 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-16.
  2. ^ "Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile: St. Anthony West" (PDF). Minnesota Compass. October 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
  3. ^ St. Anthony West - Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile
  4. ^ McKenzie, Sarah (2005-06-26). "Condo craze hits NE: 500+ units planned".
  5. ^ Work on the park began in early 2008. As of June 2009, the park remains under construction. Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - B. F. Nelson Park
  6. ^ Locations
  7. ^ Saint Anthony West Neighborhood Organization
  8. ^ Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - Commissioners
  9. ^ Diane Loeffler (DFL) 59A - Minnesota House of Representatives
  10. ^ St. Anthony West, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
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