A Small Town in a Big City
Since 1974, the all-volunteer Old Highland Neighborhood Association has been working to build community and preserve North Minneapolis’ historic homes. Named a “Best Old House Neighborhood” by This Old House Magazine, Old Highland is one of Minneapolis’ hottest up-and-coming neighborhoods.
Happening Now
Halloween Map 2024!
Old Highland neighbors will be handing out treats again this Halloween! To add your address to the map, please complete the signup form prior to noon on October 30th! Check back here on October 31st to see our 2024 map.
Old Highland Annual Meeting Nov 9th!
Join us for the Old Highland Annual Meeting! Every year we host a meeting to vote in our newly elected Board Members. We will spend time catching up, come up with ideas for next year, and talking with local officials. Date: November 9th, 2024 Time: 10am–12pm Location:...
Great neighborhood cleanup!
Thank you everyone who came out for our Earth Day Cleanup over the weekend! We spent over 2 hours cleaning up the neighborhood, and it looks great. After the cleanup, we had a nice chat at the Old Highland Peace Garden at 18th & Emerson. Leslie brought her famous...
Years in action
Square blocks
Events annually
Years on the home tour
Peace Garden
At the Old Highland Peace Garden, neighbors have transformed vacant lots into gardens where we grow food, and in turn, grow our community.
Walking Tour
Old Highland’s guided Walking Tour is held annually in partnership with Preserve Minneapolis, and available year round at MinneapolisHistorical.org
Neighborhood Events
Old Highland holds board meetings the first Thursday of every month, and neighbors host at least one official neighborhood social gathering each month.
All are welcome – please join us!
Historic Preservation
Old Highland community members are passionate about preserving our historical resources – both within Old Highland and beyond. Neighbors freely share information about caring for historic homes, and sponsor workshops and educational resources to facilitate passing on this valuable information.
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The area known today as the Old Highland Neighborhood was opened for settlement in 1857, and major growth occurred during the 1880’s and 1890’s. This period saw large architecturally designed and contractor built residences of distinctive period styles. The population was generally merchants who operated businesses along Washington, Plymouth, and West Broadway. At this time the neighborhood first became known as Highland, so called because it was located on the first high land above Bassett Creek and Oak Lake to the South. Many fine residences from this era still survive today.