Penumbra Theatre Company, ca. 1990. Artistic director Lou Bellamy stands at center. From Penumbra Theatre Company records (GV002), Archie Givens, Sr. Collection of African American Literature, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis.
The Highland Park Water Tower, in the St. Paul neighborhood of the same name, was designed by St. Paul City Architect Clarence “Cap” Wigington, the nation’s first Black city architect. As a Highland Park neighborhood icon, the tower represents City Beautiful ideals through its Mediterranean Revival style. Its contributions to American architectural and engineering history allowed it to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
The cover of Cap Wigington: An Architectural Legacy in Ice and Stone (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2001) featuring a photograph by Gordon Parks of Cap Wigington standing in front of the Highland Park Water Tower, 1928.
Fergus Falls firefighters outside the city hall and fire station, ca. 1895. Prince Honeycutt sits on the ladder at center. Used with the permission of Otter Tail County Historical Society.
Exterior of Honeycutt House (612 Summit Avenue East, Fergus Falls) showing the Honeycutt Memorial Drive sign, February 25, 2022. Photograph by Melissa Hermes.
André Cymone outside of the Prince Honeycutt House (612 Summit Avenue East, Fergus Falls) speaking at the dedication of Honeycutt Memorial Drive on June 12, 2021. Photograph by Melissa Hermes.
“Old settlers” of Otter Tail County at the fairgrounds in Fergus Falls, July 7, 1921. Prince Honeycutt leans on his cane at center. Used with the permission of Otter Tail County Historical Society.
Prince and Nancy Honeycutt inside their home with their granddaughters, Princelleyn and Luverne, ca. 1915. Used with the permission of Otter Tail County Historical Society.