Paul -- not wanting to dispute with your wife (dangerous idea, that :) but I do think the North Minneapolis location is actually higher than the Prospect Park one. But a couple of questions:9. I have it on high authority (my wife Betts who is editing a book = about Prospect Park)that the highest point in the city is the Witch's = Hat Water Tower in Prospect Park: The plaque on the Tower reads as follows: "The Witch's Hat Water Tower was designed by Norwegian Architect Frederick William Cappelen and constructed by the City of Minneapolis in 1913. Occupying the highest natural land area in Minneapolis, the water tower was built to improve the water pressure in the homes of Prospect Park residents. The tower was decommissioned in 1952, but has been preserved as a significant part of this city's history. The Witch's Hat Tower and Tower Hill Park are listed in the National Register of Historic Places."
Peace to all in these difficult days,=20 Paul Zerby Prospect Park
1. When the tower was built and that plaque installed, did they accurately know the heights of various points in the city? I wonder about the accuracy of the height-measuring technology of nearly a hundred years ago. I've seen disputes about the exact height of Mt. Everest, even using the most recent laser/satellite/computer equipment.
2. At that time (1913) was the north Minneapolis location a part of Minneapolis yet? They city boundaries have expanded many times over the years (Franklin Ave, Lake St, etc. were each the southern boundary of Mpls at one time). Possibly the Prospect Park site was the highest point in Minneapolis at that time, because the north Minneapolis site was not yet IN Minneapolis?
Tim Bonham, Ward 12, Standish-Ericsson
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