Linden Hills, Minneapolis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Linden Hills
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The Como-Harriet Streetcar Line in Linden Hills
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The Small Town in The City
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Location of Linden Hills within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Community | Southwest |
| City Council Ward | 13 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.393 sq mi (3.61 km2) |
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| • Total | 7,838 |
| • Density | 5,626.7/sq mi (2,172.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55410, 55416
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| Area code(s) | 612 |
Linden Hills is a cool neighborhood in the Southwest part of Minneapolis. It sits on a hill and looks out over Lake Harriet. This area was one of the last places to be built up in Minneapolis.
Linden Hills has clear borders. To the north, you'll find Bde Maka Ska and West 36th Street. To the east, it's bordered by Lake Harriet and William Berry Parkway. West 47th Street is its southern edge, and France Avenue is to the west. Southwest High School is also located here, near West 47th Street.
Most of Linden Hills is in Ward 13. A "ward" is like a district, and it's currently looked after by Minneapolis City Council member Linea Palmisano. A small part of the Minikahda Club golf course in Linden Hills is in Ward 7. This area is represented by Katie Cashman.
In 2000, about 7,370 people lived in Linden Hills. Most of the people were white (94%). Other groups included Black (1%), Native American (0.5%), Asian American/Pacific Islander (2%), and other races (2.5%).
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Exploring Linden Hills: A Neighborhood Guide
Linden Hills is a lively neighborhood known for its beautiful lakes and unique shops. It's a great place to visit or live, offering a mix of nature and city life.
A Look Back: History of Linden Hills
For a long time, the land where Linden Hills is now was mostly open fields and small cottages. This started to change in the 1870s. The area really began to grow when the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line was extended through the neighborhood.
Linden Hills quickly became a popular spot. Young, wealthy people from Minneapolis would come here to escape the busy city. It was seen as a peaceful getaway.
Fun Spots and Landmarks
The Lake Harriet Bandshell is a famous landmark in Linden Hills. It's right on the lake's edge. The current bandshell was built in 1985. It's actually the fifth music stage to be built on the lake! The first two were destroyed by fire, one by a big wind storm, and the fourth was taken down in 1985.
The main station and car barn for the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line are also in the neighborhood. You can find them near West 42nd Street and Queen Avenue. This historic streetcar line is a fun way to experience the past.
Shopping and Dining
Linden Hills has a busy shopping and dining area. It's mainly around Upton Avenue and 43rd Street. This area grew up along the old Como-Harriet streetcar line in the 1920s. Today, you'll find many different shops and restaurants there.
One famous restaurant, Famous Dave's, had its second location here in 1995. It was designed to look like an old-fashioned BBQ shack. This location closed in 2014. The property was then used for new buildings, including apartments and more shops.
Linden Hills in Pop Culture
Did you know Linden Hills was featured in a movie? A scene from the 1996 film Jingle All The Way was filmed in the Linden Hills area.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 8,220 | — | |
| 1990 | 7,678 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 7,370 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 7,564 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 7,838 | 3.6% | |
