New Streamlined Church and a Street Renamed

In 1938, Minneapolis’s northside welcomed a new streamlined church, St. Austin’s Catholic Church, at the northeast corner of Washburn Ave. N and 38th Ave. N. Designed by Minneapolis architects Bard and Vanderbilt, but heavily influenced by the church’s pastor, Rev. James Troy, and his worldly travels (to Brno, Czechoslovakia in particular), the church was an unusually modern, white stucco building with steep arches and curved corners. It was unlike any other building in the city and unlike anything Bard and Vanderbilt would design again.

The Church of St. Austin was a newly-organized Catholic church, made up of about 1500 people who formerly attended St. Bridget’s, St. Ann’s, Ascension, St. Phillips, Holy Cross, St. Joseph’s, and Sacred Heart churches. The new church was named in honor of the late Archbishop Austin Dowling, who was the second archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul (succeeding John Ireland) from 1919 until his death in 1930.

It was the church that led to the renaming of 38th Ave. N to Dowling Ave. N, which was officially changed by the city council on November 12, 1937. (Note, Dowling Ave. was not named after the other famous Minnesota Dowling, Michael J. Dowling, the Minnesota politician, newspaper publisher, businessman, and spokesman for the physically handicapped, who as a boy lost three of his limbs to frostbite, and for whom Dowling Elementary School in South Minneapolis is named.)

Unfortunately, the streamlined St. Austin parish didn’t survive for long, cheaply built with stucco and wood trusses, rather than poured concrete, it wasn’t built to last. The church and parsonage were demolished in 1963, just 25 years after it was built, and five basic single-story homes were built in its place from 1964 to 1965 (pictured in Google streetview above).

St. Austin parish moved to a new brick building nearby, at the corner of Upton Ave. N and 41st Ave. N and eventually merged with St. Bridget parish. Their second building is now home to the New Oil Christian Center.

Photos, 1940 map, and building permit index card from the Hennepin County Library Digital Collections. See more photos of St. Austin Catholic Church.

Myself and my sign, made in support of Minnesota Environmental Justice Table’s mission to #ShutDownTheHERC and #StopTheBurner! The so-called Hennepin Energy Recovery Center is the #1 point-source producer of toxic air emissions in Minneapolis, and the producer of 51.89% of all dioxins in Minnesota. These emissions have been detrimental to the health of North Minneapolis residents, who are predominantly BIPOC and/or low-income, for decades. As a result, this community suffers from the highest asthma rate in MN. Lung and heart health has been heavily on my mind since getting long covid. I’m not from North Minneapolis, but I stand in solidarity with their community. We all deserve clean air. It’s a basic human right, and we have the power to make it happen. Graphics and tweets shared from MNEJT, ID in alt text. Learn more and sign up to support the movement here.

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North Minneapolis Residents Face Food Desert

Minneapolis, MN – North Minneapolis residents are facing food insecurity as two major grocery stores, Aldi and Walmart, have closed their doors in the area, leaving the community as a “food desert.” The closures have left thousands of residents without access to fresh and affordable food options.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a food desert is an area where a significant portion of the population has limited access to healthy and affordable food options. North Minneapolis, a predominantly low-income community, is now facing this reality.

Residents in the area are now forced to travel long distances to find a grocery store, with some having to rely on public transportation. The closure of the Aldi and Walmart stores has also resulted in job losses for many in the community, further exacerbating the economic challenges in the area.

Community leaders and activists are calling for action to address the food insecurity issue in North Minneapolis. They are urging government officials and private companies to invest in the community and provide resources to open new grocery stores in the area.

“North Minneapolis has been neglected for too long. We need access to healthy food options, and we need it now,” said community activist, Maya Johnson.

City officials have recognized the issue and are working on developing solutions to address the problem. One initiative is to provide incentives for grocery stores to open in the area, such as tax breaks and grants.

“We are committed to addressing the food insecurity issue in North Minneapolis. We know that it is a complex issue, but we are dedicated to finding solutions that work for the community,” said Minneapolis Mayor, Jacob Frey.

The closure of the Aldi and Walmart stores in North Minneapolis has highlighted the broader issue of food insecurity in low-income communities across the country. As the pandemic continues to impact economic conditions, it is essential for government officials and private companies to take action to ensure that all communities have access to healthy and affordable food options.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Wayman A.M.E. Church

In 1919, twenty-three people met in the home of Mrs. Lucinda Jackson to found Wayman A.M.E. Church. Though not the first A.M.E. congregation in Minneapolis, Wayman was the first located on the city's northside. The church has had several locations since its founding a century ago, but it has always remained in the North Minneapolis community.

The church's first building at 537 James Ave. N (pictured at top) was destroyed by fire in November 1938. For decades the congregation worshipped in converted duplexes on Fremont Avenue. The duplex pictured above was the church's home from 1944 until 1966. In 1966, Wayman A.M.E. dedicated its new and current sanctuary at 1221 7th Ave. N (pictured at bottom.)

Since the 1980s, loyal Wayman A.M.E. church members have contributed programs and bulletins to our Minneapolis and Hennepin County Vertical Subject Files. The programs pictured here are just a sampling of this collection. The church photos are from the Hennepin County Library Digital Collections.

North Loop, Minneapolis 5/22/23 by Sharon Mollerus

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A memorial for the children who have been killed by gun violence. In May 2021 6-year old Aniya Allen was killed after the vehicle she was riding was caught in crossfire.