Kenwood, Minneapolis

Kenwood is a neighborhood within the Calhoun-Isles community in Minneapolis along Lake of the Isles. The neighborhood is one of the most affluent in the city along with the nearby Lowry Hill neighborhood. The Kenwood neighborhood's most notable feature is the many historic mansions along the parkways overlooking the lake and the downtown skyline.[3]

Kenwood
Neighborhood
The Kenwood Water Tower, a local historical landmark
The Kenwood Water Tower, a local historical landmark
Location of Kenwood within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Location of Kenwood within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
CityMinneapolis
CommunityCalhoun-Isles
Area
[1]
 • Total0.637 sq mi (1.65 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total1,064
 • Density1,700/sq mi (640/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55403, 55405
Area code612
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19801,963—
19901,817−7.4%
20001,501−17.4%
20101,414−5.8%
20201,064−24.8%

Its boundaries are Cedar Lake Parkway to the west, Kenwood Parkway to the north, West Lake of the Isles Parkway to the east, and Kenilworth Place to the south.

Notable residents
  • Kenwood's most famous fictional resident was Mary Richards, played by Mary Tyler Moore, who resided at fictional "119 North Weatherly" and used exterior shots of the home located at 2104 Kenwood Parkway from 1970 to 1975 during the first five seasons of The Mary Tyler Moore Show.[4]
  • Walter Mondale, Vice President of the United States, was a long time resident near Fremont Avenue.

44.9590°N 93.3119°W / 44.9590; -93.3119[5]

References
  1. "Kenwood neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN), 55405, 55416 detailed profile". City-Data. 2011. Retrieved 2013-11-12.
  2. "Kenwood neighborhood data". Minnesota Compass. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  3. "Home". KNO. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  4. "The "Mary Tyler Moore" House For Sale in Minneapolis". hookedonhouses.net. 2013-01-07. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  5. Kenwood, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.
  6. Kenwood, Minneapolis, MN. Google Earth. Retrieved 2011-03-09.


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