Cover page features decorative type.

Photomechanical reproductions of photographs of Minneapolis (Minn.), with accompanying descriptive text by Frank J. Mead.

Includes images of historical scenes dating back to 1857, commercial buildings, industrial buildings, Pillsbury Mill, bridges, public buildings, park views, portraits of realty staff and prominent citizens, soliders' home buildings, street views, homes of notable residents, and churches. Also includes two advertisements of commercial businesses.