West Bloomington in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Bloomington Town Hall
The Bloomington Town Hall was built twenty feet from this site in 1892 on land given to the Township by the Baillif family. The building was moved to the current location in the 1930's in the first of a number of remodelings the building has experienced.
The Town Hall served as a meeting place, church, school, and municipal building until 1964, when it became the Town Hall Museum and headquarters of the Bloomington Historical Society.
The 2008 restoration returned the exterior appearance of the Town Hall to match historic photos and other evidence of its original 1892 character.
This plaque donated by the Bloomington Rotary Club "Service Above Self"
Erected by the Bloomington Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 44° 49.133′ N, 93° 18.541′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in West Bloomington. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Penn Avenue South and Old Shakopee Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10200 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fallen Heroes Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Civil War Monument (approx. one mile away); Pond Dakota Mission Park (approx. 1.8 miles away); Dakota Missions on the Frontier (approx. 1.9 miles away); Missionaries to the Dakota (approx. 1.9 miles away); Pond Family Heritage Timeline (approx. 1.9 miles away); Changing Landscapes (approx. 1.9 miles away); Samuel W. and Gideon H. Pond (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.
Also see . . . Bloomington Town Hall. "The Town Hall is one of the few remaining examples of the Township period in the Twin City Metropolitan area and among the largest town halls in the State of Minnesota." (Submitted on January 16, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,483 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on May 16, 2018, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 4. submitted on January 16, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.