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Grange Hall
Location
4918 Eden AvenueFrank Tupa Park
Edina, MN 55424
History
The History of the Grange Hall begins with a history of the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry - a national organization for the "social fraternity of the farmers" dedicated to the principles of "progressive agriculture."
The group was founded by Oliver Hudson Kelley, a farmer from Sherburne County, Minnesota, in the late 1860s, and many Grange chapters sprouted up like cornstalks throughout the country. Edina's Minnehaha Grange Number 398 was organized on December 12, 1873 - even before Edina incorporated as a village.
In 1879, the Grange built a meeting hall on the southeast corner of Wooddale Avenue and West 50th Street. In addition to its fraternal uses, this building served as Edina Village Hall from its incorporation in 1888 to 1942. Many historic events took place here, including the decision to name Edina and the secession of the neighborhood of Morningside.
In 1935, the Grange Hall was moved for the construction of St. Stephen the Martyr Episcopal Church. Relocated to the vicinity of Normandale Road and Eden Avenue, the building was moved again in 1970 to its present site in Tupa Park.
In 1879, the Grange built a meeting hall on the southeast corner of Wooddale Avenue and West 50th Street. In addition to its fraternal uses, this building served as Edina Village Hall from its incorporation in 1888 to 1942. Many historic events took place here, including the decision to name Edina and the secession of the neighborhood of Morningside.
In 1935, the Grange Hall was moved for the construction of St. Stephen the Martyr Episcopal Church. Relocated to the vicinity of Normandale Road and Eden Avenue, the building was moved again in 1970 to its present site in Tupa Park.