Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A lego spaceman hovers in the air above mall walkers. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.854° N 93.243° W) Status: Public domain. Photo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This 1873 portrait shows Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, premier American Poet and author of the famous epic poems "Evangeline" and "Hiawath More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Kenwood Water Tower is a historic site built in 1910 and still in use in Minneapolis today. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.960° More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This is one of the many old gadgets in the Questionable Medical Device display at the Science Museum in St. Paul, Minnesota. Location: More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The glass walls of the Conservatory rise from the grounds of the Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis. Location: Location: Sculpture Garden, More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Stone Arch Bridge with buildings and the city in the background on the Grand Rounds. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.980° N 93.25 More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An aerial view taken from above Wirth Golf Course shows the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway surrounded by rich reds and golds. Location: Loca More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Flag of the Victory War Memorial at the north end of the Victory Memorial Parkway on the Grand Rounds. Location: Location: Minnesota (4 More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Kids and adults alike will wonder at this impressive Lego World at the Mall of America. Location: Location: (44.854° N 93.240° W) Stat More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A botanist explains the herbal qualities of many wildflowers and plants to two visitors to the Eloise Wildflower Gardens in Minneapolis More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A butterfly searches for nectar in the arbor of the Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Location: Location: Sculp More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Old Mill Ruins was undergoing restoration on the Grand Rounds. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.978° N 93.257° W) Status: Public More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The layout of this aerial photo panel allows travelers to easily read directions. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.912° N 93.243° W) More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Lost on the Grand Rounds? Get re-oriented by checking out this panel. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.916° N 93.213° W) Status: Publ More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This is a close-up of a typical 2-panel byway sign on Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.915° N 93.210° W) S More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitor reads a typical Grand Rounds orientation sign on a wintery day in Minneapolis. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.915° N 93.210° More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Umbrellas and tables of an outdoor cafe on the St. Anthony Heritage Trail among some of the oldest buildings in Minneapolis and St. Paul More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Crowds gather for a musical number at the Missing Link Roadway Dedication Event. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.983° N 93.263° W) S More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Scenic Byway funds helped build this Byway Hospitality Center in the Longfellow House, near Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Location: Lo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A multi-colored map of the Grand Rounds orients visitors to a segment of the Byway. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.916° N 93.215° W) More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This lovely orange Prairie Lily (also known as Wood Lily) (Lilium philadelphicum). opened its petals to the delight of visitors to the E More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Located in the Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis, this statue shows Hiawatha carrying his bride Minnehaha "over wide and rushing rivers." L More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor emerges from the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden on the Grand Rounds. Location: Location: More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Shoppers enjoy the amusement park at the Mall of America. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.854° N 93.243° W) Status: Public domain. P More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Shoppers can browse merchandise on many levels at the country's biggest mall. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.855° N 93.245° W) Stat More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One building at the Wirth Golf Course in Theodore Wirth Park on the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway in Minneapolis resembles a Swiss chalet bu More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors amble around the amusement park at the Mall of America. Location: Location: (44.855° N 93.242° W) Status: Public domain. Phot More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Minneapolis citizens enjoy an unseasonably warm April afternoon on Lake Harriet. Location: Location: Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Minneso More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A family strolls past the Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statue one April morning in Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Location: Location: Minneha More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Ever in motion, visitors peruse striking works of art inside the Walker Art Center. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.968° N 93.289° W) More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Mississippi waters flow under the Stone Arch Bridge along the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This section of the lower St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail is viewed from the Stone Arch Bridge on the Grand Rounds. Location: Location More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A multi-colored map of the Grand Rounds orients visitors to the entire Byway. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.916° N 93.213° W) Stat More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: These round lakes are part of the 10,000 lakes for which Minnesota is famous. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.920° N 93.237° W) Stat More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Minnehaha Falls rushes over an edge in Minnehaha Park on the Grand Rounds. Location: Location: Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota ( More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Children would delight at this huge monument built entirely of legos. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.855° N 93.241° W) Status: Publ More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The panel displaying the aerial photo of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway is easily readable by visitors. Location: Location: Minnesota (4 More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Minneapolis families stroll before the Minneapolis skyline on an unseasonably warm April afternoon on Lake Calhoun. Location: Location: More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A colorful giant Lego display stands in the Mall of America. Location: Location: (44.854° N 93.241° W) Status: Public domain. Photo by More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Even closed, the blue buds of this Bottle Gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) glow amidst the greenery at the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden i More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A closeup of the statue shows the expressions on Hiawatha and Minnehaha's faces. Location: Location: Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, Minne More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Byway road opposite the University of Minnesota bridge is also used as a bike trail route. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.986° N More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Years ago, doctors might determine your personality by examining the bumps on your head with this machine. Even today, there are folks w More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A closer look at the aerial photo panel shows the detailed information. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.912° N 93.243° W) Status: Pu More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors walk amongst dramatic paintings inside the Walker Art Center. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.968° N 93.288° W) Status: Pub More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This is a typical 4-panel byway kiosk for Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, showing nearby trees, bicycle rack and some railings. Location: Lo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Nicollet Island Inn is found on Nicollet Island on the Grand Rounds. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.987° N 93.263° W) Status: P More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Princess Depot at Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis is closed for winter. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.914° N 93.210° W) Status: More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Shoppers visit under one of the curves of a rollercoaster at the Mall of America. Location: Location: (44.855° N 93.243° W) Status: Pu More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This shows a typical 2-panel byway sign at Minnehaha Park on the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.915° N 93 More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Lights from the Minneapolis skyline reflect in Loring Park's pond as evening falls one April day. Location: Location: Loring Park, Minn More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The byway passes Princess Depot at Minnehaha Park on a wintery day. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.914° N 93.210° W) Status: Public More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A famous sculpture in the Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis rests in a small pond surrounded by trees in early spring. Location: Location More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This is a shot of a typical 4-panel byway kiosk for Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, showing a nearby parking area and walkway. Location: Loc More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway curves under the 10th Avenue bridge under a light blue sky. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.985° N 93.2 More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Basilica in Minneapolis and the city skyline form a backdrop to an early spring view of this famous sculpture in the Sculpture Garde More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This is a shot of a typical 4-panel byway kiosk for Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.915° N 93.210° W) Sta More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Shoppers stroll past a pillar with a helpful story directory and map for this mega-mall south of Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Location: Lo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two hardy teenagers wade in the Minnehaha River below the Minnehaha Falls on a warm April afternoon. Location: Location: Minnehaha Park More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statue stands on a small island in the Minnehaha River in Minnehaha Park. Location: Location: Minnehaha Park More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor to the Grand Rounds orients herself at one of the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board's fine orientation kiosks. Location: Lo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors enjoy strolling one of the walking paths on East River Flats Park next to the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. Location: Location: M More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors get ready for a ride in a horsedrawn carriage near the Nicollet Island Inn on Merriam Street on the Grand Rounds. Location: Lo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Even with the trees and grass not yet green, this statue stands out in Minneapolis' Minnehaha Park. Location: Location: Minnehaha Park, More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A rollercoaster twists over other fun rides. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.854° N 93.242° W) Status: Public domain. Photo by S. Cl More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A cyclist tows a child in a bike trailer past an onlooker on an unexpectedly warm April afternoon on Lake Calhoun.. Location: Location: More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A child runs toward the running rabbit sculpture in the Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis. Location: Location: Sculpture Garden, Minneapo More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Underneath an arch of the Old Stone Bridge in Minneapolis can be seen the old mill ruins. Location: Location: Old Stone Bridge, Minneap More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The ultimate in amusement park fun is available in the Mall of America. Location: Location: (44.855° N 93.242° W) Status: Public domai More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Brightly colored Lego masterpieces stand on display for visitors at the Mall of America. Location: Location: (44.854° N 93.241° W) Sta More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitor reads a typical Grand Rounds orientation sign on a wintery day in Minneapolis Location: Location: Minnesota (44.915° N 93.210° More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Canada Geese search for food at the Sculpture Gardens of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Location: Location: Sculpture Garden, Wa More