Lowry Hill, Minneapolis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lowry Hill
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Neighborhood
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Lowry Hill homes along the northern tip of Lake of the Isles
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| Motto(s):
In Omnibus Caritas
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Location of Lowry Hill within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Community | Calhoun-Isles |
| Settled | 1846 |
| City Council Ward | 7 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.622 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,877 |
| • Density | 6,233/sq mi (2,406.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55403, 55405
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| Area code(s) | 612 |
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 3,964 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,792 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,999 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,760 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,877 | 3.1% | |
Lowry Hill is a neighborhood in the Calhoun-Isles community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is known as one of the city's most upscale and wealthy areas. Long ago, important families who worked in flour mills and lumber lived here.
Lowry Hill sits on a hill, surrounded by trees and parkways. Its borders include Interstate 394 to the north and Interstate 94 to the east. Hennepin Avenue is to the southeast, and West 22nd Street is to the south. To the southwest is Lake of the Isles Parkway. Logan Avenue South and Morgan Avenue South are to the west. Lowry Hill is located northwest of Lowry Hill East. These two neighborhoods are separated by Hennepin Avenue.
Lowry Hill is part of Ward 7. This means it is represented by a person called a council member, Katie Cashman. She helps make decisions for the city.
Exploring Lowry Hill's Past
Lowry Hill gets its name from a hill. This hill was named after Thomas Lowry. He was a rich businessman in the late 1800s. He made money in real estate and with trolley cars.
How Lowry Hill Developed
In Minneapolis's early years, the hill was swampy. It was covered in a thick, old forest. By the mid-1800s, it became a small farming area. It offered great views of Minneapolis.
Architectural Styles of Lowry Hill Homes
Many houses in Lowry Hill were built before 1900. They often featured the Victorian style. Other styles also appeared, like Colonial and Mediterranean. You can also see English Tudor, Richardsonian Romanesque, Rambler, and Prairie styles. Most of these homes were built soon after the neighborhood became a popular place for Minneapolis's wealthiest citizens to live.
For over 100 years, the look of Lowry Hill has stayed mostly the same. However, some of the large homes built by the first owners have been changed. They are now condominiums, which are like apartments that people own.
