Aquila Neighborhood Association

Aquila History Notes

Aug 04, 2000

by Steven Steuck

In 1951, controversy arose in the neighborhood. At this time, a gravel pit stretched from Minnetonka Boulevard to the western edge of the Aquila Neighborhood to Utah. The owner shipped out gravel on the train that traveled on the west side of the property.

The gravel pit owner wanted to erect a factory on this site, but opposition from the residents forced him to drop those plans.

Within 2 years, Aquila Park was formed. In 1957, the school district built Aquila school on the former gravel pit site.

Information was provided by the St. Louis Park Historical Society. If you have any historical stories about the Aquila Neighborhood to share, please call Steven Steuck at 952-933-2946.