Linden Hills at a glance
Linden Hills is a neighborhood in southwest Minneapolis. Bde Maka Ska and West 36th Street mark its north, Lake Harriet and William Berry Parkway its east, West 47th Street its south and France Avenue its west. The 2020 census counted 7,838 residents.
The neighborhood takes its name from its linden trees and rolling hills. Settlement dates to 1849, though it was mostly cottages and open land until the 1870s. It grew when the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line was extended, which made the lake a popular getaway for young and wealthy Minneapolis residents.
Streets, buildings and history
The 43rd and Upton commercial corridor was built along the streetcar line in the 1920s and now has many shops and restaurants in small buildings. The main platform and carbarn of the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line, near West 42nd Street and Queen Avenue, still stand.
At the lake, the Lake Harriet Bandshell on the eastern shore is the fifth on the site. The current bandshell was built in 1985. The first two burned, the third was destroyed in a windstorm and the fourth was demolished. Southwest High School stands at West 47th Street between Abbott and Chowen avenues.
Nails and beauty near Linden Hills
Salons near Linden Hills are on France Avenue, the neighborhood's western edge, and on West 50th Street, a little farther south. Both are listed below. The area's pace is relaxed, and many people combine errands, a stroll to the lake and a nail appointment in one afternoon.
The bandshell and the lakeside paths keep people outdoors from spring through fall, which is when sandals and bare nails come out. See the pedicure guide to get feet ready.
- Nails Image & Spa4509 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410(612) 929-5101nailsimageminneapolis.com
- V-Stars Nails3100 W 50th St, Suite 102, Minneapolis, MN 55410(612) 920-3479vstarsnails.com
All Minneapolis salons are in the nail salon directory.
Questions about Linden Hills
Where is Linden Hills?
In southwest Minneapolis, between Bde Maka Ska and West 47th Street and between France Avenue and Lake Harriet.
Why is it called Linden Hills?
For its linden trees and rolling hills, according to the neighborhood's history.
What is at 43rd and Upton?
A small commercial corridor of shops and restaurants built along the Como-Harriet Streetcar Line in the 1920s.
Where are nail salons near Linden Hills?
The directory lists a salon on France Avenue South and another on West 50th Street, a little farther south.
What is the Lake Harriet Bandshell?
A bandshell on the east shore of Lake Harriet. The current building, built in 1985, is the fifth on the site.
Is Linden Hills busy in summer?
Yes. The lake, the bandshell and the shops draw visitors from spring through fall.
How do I prepare for sandal season?
Trim toenails straight across, moisturize daily and book a pedicure before a summer weekend. The pedicure guide covers each step.
Sources: [1] en.wikipedia.org