Archaeological survey showing remains of fieldstone foundation of barn.
The origins of the Burwell barn are not known. The likeliest possibility is that it was part of the Minnetonka Mill Company's operation, and . . . — — Map (db m285852) HM
Near McGinty Road E. at Plymouth Road, on the left when traveling west.
Burwell site, circa late 1890s-to early 1900s
The Burwell House captures the life of the Burwell family in 1894. The structures were restored to 1894 to reflect the time period of Mr. Burwell's involvement with . . . — — Map (db m257018) HM
On Minnetonka Boulevard at Burwell Drive, on the left when traveling east on Minnetonka Boulevard.
A tribute from the people of Hennepin County to C. M. Loring who set out the elm trees on this boulevard
This tablet placed by the county commissioners in 1922, A.D. — — Map (db m288266) HM
This is one of the original 15 cottages constructed to house millworkers. Mr. Burwell moved this cottage to the site in 1894 to provide a home for his recently widowed mother. She lived in the cottage until her death. — — Map (db m287846) HM
The exterior siding on this structure matches that of the former mill office/workshop, which may indicate that it was a building from the milling operation. — — Map (db m289684) HM
Originally located across the millpond, this building served as Mr. Burwell's office when he managed the Minnetonka Mill Company. When the milling operation ceased, Mr. Burwell moved the building to this site in 1894, and it served as his . . . — — Map (db m286482) HM
Near McGinty Road E. at Plymouth Road, on the left when traveling west.
Minnetonka Mill flour sack.
Burwell Park is closely linked with one of the strongest traditions in Minnetonka's development—milling. The first visitors from Minneapolis in 1852 recognized the valuable lumber resources . . . — — Map (db m293371) HM
On Minnetonka Boulevard at Burwell Drive, on the left when traveling east on Minnetonka Boulevard.
It Wasn't Just a Creek
If you think of Minnehaha Creek as a series of small pools joined by a lazy brook, it may seem incredible that this "creek" was once a sizeable stream. In fact, in earlier times it was called the Little . . . — — Map (db m288810) HM
This unique and remarkable site was acquired by the City of Minnetonka in 1970 as part of the city's park system. Programs and activities at this site are sponsored by the City and the Minnetonka Historical Society.
This National . . . — — Map (db m287369) HM
The exterior siding on this structure matches that of the former mill office/workshop, which may indicate that it was a building from the milling operation. There is a two-hole privy in the woodshed. — — Map (db m289235) HM
