Almanac: Hands-On History
The Tourist Side of Excelsior
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The shortest way to Lake Minnetonka was Excelsior, and Water Street hasn't changed...
The shortest way to Lake Minnetonka was Excelsior, and Water Street hasn't changed much over the years. When Excelsior was founded in 1853, it was a popular tourist destination because of it's proximity to the lake.
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Almanac: Hands-On History
The Tourist Side of Excelsior
Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 6m 56sVideo has Closed Captions
The shortest way to Lake Minnetonka was Excelsior, and Water Street hasn't changed much over the years. When Excelsior was founded in 1853, it was a popular tourist destination because of it's proximity to the lake.
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