About Minneapolis' East Harriet

East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association

East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood takes its name from both Lake Harriet, and Farmstead Park. The neighborhood is bordered by 36th Street on the north and 46th Street to the south. Lyndale Avenue is the eastern boundary; Lake Harriet and Lakewood Cemetery largely make up the western border of the neighborhood. In addition to these Minneapolis landmarks, the Lyndale Park Rose Garden, Clara Barton Open School, Theodore Wirth House and the Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary are located within East Harriet. A great deal East Harriet is open green space, with four gardens, a bird sanctuary, and an arboretum. One of the neighborhood's more famous residents, Theodore Wirth designed the cities park system just after the turn of the century.

Many of the area's homes were built from 1900 through the 1930's. Grand estates line many of the neighborhoods streets like the "Kings Highway" boulevard along Dupont Ave. Remodeling takes on many forms here, from small projects over many periods, to the whole house remodel. With it's proximity to the Lake and parks, and to Uptown, East Harriet is a in high demand, and always has been. The neighborhood is split almost evenly between apartments and single-family homes. East Harriet is home to affluent families, college-age students, professionals and first-time homeowners, as well as a significant population of senior citizens living at the Walker Methodist Center.

East Harriet's culinary delights are tucked in neatly up and down Bryant Avenue. Food just like you mother made can be found at Our Kitchen while, at Gigi's Cafe more eclectic offerings are served up. Java Jacks and My-T-Fine Bakery are also local staples.