Events › The History of Big Island: The Amusement Park Years and Beyond

From 1906 to 1911, The Twin City Rapid Transit Company operated a summer amusement park on the east end of Big Island. Hear author and historian Paul Maravelas discuss the many features that drew pleasure-seeking crowds to Lake Minnetonka’s Big Island and what came after, including a game farm, veteran's camp, and public park. Q&A to follow. Copies of Maravelas’ book "The History of Big Island, Lake Minnetonka," will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsor: Friends of Hennepin County Library.