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Nicollet Island/East Bank
Neighborhood
Merriam Street Bridge - showing one of the many areas in the Nicollet Island - East Bank Neighborhood of Minneapolis
Merriam Street Bridge - showing one of the many areas in the Nicollet Island - East Bank Neighborhood of Minneapolis
Nickname(s): 
Old Saint Anthony
Location of Nicollet Island/East Bank within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Location of Nicollet Island/East Bank within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Hennepin
City Minneapolis
Community University
Area
 • Total 0.247 sq mi (0.64 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,309
 • Density 5,300/sq mi (2,046/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55401, 55413, 55414
Area code(s) 612
Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 203
1990 666 228.1%
2000 828 24.3%
2010 1,309 58.1%

Nicollet Island/East Bank is a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, situated just across the Mississippi River from Downtown, one of six in the University community. It comprises Nicollet Island and the portion of the eastern riverbank located between Central Avenue and the BNSF Railway line. The "East Bank" portion of the neighborhood is commonly referred to as a part of Northeast or Old St. Anthony, as this area was the location of the town of St. Anthony, which was annexed by Minneapolis in 1872.

East Hennepin Avenue runs through the middle of the neighborhood, which means it is situated in parts of both Northeast and Southeast Minneapolis. The neighborhood is bounded by Central Avenue, 2nd Avenue NE, and the river. Due to its proximity to Downtown, the area has seen a wave of gentrification in recent years; with shopping complexes and upscale condominiums built in the area.

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