Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.
–Yogi Berra
I first noticed it a couple weeks ago.
Then, tonight, I really noticed it: eastbound traffic on Lake Street was backed up at least a mile to the west, stretching all the way from the northeast corner of Lake Calhoun (where there’s a notable construction pinch — see below) west and southwest to Excelsior Blvd. and Beltline Blvd., respectively.
If you don’t know Uptown, Beltline is almost to Highway 100 in St. Louis Park!
Compounding the backup: the continued, unseasonably warm weather has everyone heading to the lakes after work.
Cool Photo
The cool photo above was clearly taken from Lakepoint, a condo tower on the northwest corner of Lake Calhoun.
But it’s at least 5 years old.
I know, because there are now several high-rises (OK, mid-rises) off the northeast corner of the lake (photo upper right).
Bonus points: name the building just barely visible in the lower left corner.
Answer: Calhoun Beach Club.
