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Phillips West Neighborhood Upcoming Events July 2017

Written by editor on 29 June 2017

July 6^th (Thursday) 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. ”“ Phillips West Monthly Community Meeting (Note No July Meeting due to proximity to 4^th of July Holiday)

August 1^st (Tuesday) 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Phillips West Neighborhood 21^st Annual National Night Out Celebration!

Please join hundreds of Community Partners & Residents for one of the biggest National Night Out Celebrations in Minneapolis! EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL AGES WITH PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE!!!!! Event will be held along 27^th Street between Columbus and Portland Avenues! A variety of FREE Picnic Food including Snow Cones, Popcorn, Hot Dogs, Watermelon, Cookies & Ice Cream! There will also be a variety of Entertainment including a Mariachi Band, Dancing Contest, Open Mic Rap Contest with opportunity to win Grand Prizes, Salsa Dancers, 3 Clowns, 2 Bounce Houses, a Puppet show, Face painters, Fish Pond, Children”'s Games, McGruff the Crime Dog, twinkle the Mascot, Mickey Mouse, and a Giant Inflated Slide! Information on dozens of Community Resources will be available! If you would like an information table or would like to get involved contact Crystal at 612-879-5383 or email pwno2005@yahoo.com

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Pillars will be rebuilt, new ones added; Thanks to “Pillars of the Community”

Written by editor on 29 June 2017

: The existing columns and wrought iron fencing being constructed in 1928-1929 after the city took ownership. It was somewhat similar to what just happened–the state approved a $50,000 bond request–$35,000 went to buy out the interests of the Layman heirs (3rd generation at that point) and $15,000 for improvements (I assume mostly the fence). The original gates were wooden. Indications are that this photo was found up in one of the turrets at City Hall. So, photo credit is to the City of Minneapolis. This view along Cedar Avenue actually bears a striking resemblance to Cedar Avenue in the summer of 2017.

: The original Cedar Ave. gate was made of wood. There may have been a cross at the top of the gate which is somewhat odd since the cemetery was non-denominational/secular (although the Laymans were Baptist). It”'s a mystery–that”'s the story; as to when it was torn down–whether it was right when they built the new cemetery or considerably earlier. Photo courtesy of Winnie Layman Fernstrom, authority on the Cemetery when owned by the Layman family.