Marcy-Holmes, Minneapolis
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| Marcy-Holmes | |
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| Neighborhood | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| City | Minneapolis |
| Community | University |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.825 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,015 |
| • Density | 12,000/sq mi (4,700/km2) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 55414 |
| Area code(s) | 612 |
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 8,646 | ||
| 1990 | 8,810 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 9,009 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 10,015 | 11.2% | |
Marcy-Holmes is the first neighborhood of Minneapolis. It is named for William L. Marcy and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Its boundaries are the Mississippi River, the University of Minnesota, the East Hennepin/Central Avenue commercial area, and the Como Neighborhood. It is home to the famous commercial district Dinkytown and also contains University of Minnesota student housing. Marcy-Holmes is entirely within Minneapolis's Ward 3, currently represented by Jacob Frey on the Minneapolis City Council.
Landmarks
- B. O. Cutter House
- Marcy-Holmes Community Garden
- Sixth Avenue Gateway
- Florence Court
- Frey Mansion
- First Congregational Church
Image gallery
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Varsity Theater
In popular culture
- Marcy Open School, located in the neighborhood, is the namesake for the band Marcy Playground, which the band's lead singer attended.
Coordinates: 44°59′03″N 93°14′53″W / 44.9841°N 93.2481°W[3]
References
- ↑ "Marcy-Holmes neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55414, 55455 detailed profile". City-Data. 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
- ↑ "Minneapolis Neighborhood Profile: Marcy Holmes" (PDF). Minnesota Compass. October 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
- ↑ Marcy-Holmes, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
^ "Neighborhood Profile on the City of Minneapolis website".
External links
- Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
- Marcy-Holmes Profile at City of Minneapolis website
- Marcy-Holmes at Placeography
- Florence Court profile, Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission
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