Kelly Law Offices

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Peruse historic documents compliments of the Kelly Law Office

1780 Geneva, France ~ Part of Western Canada
This map was prepared for the French Navy by M. Bonne

1811, John Cary London - map of Northwest Territory
This map shows land ceded by the Sioux Indians including Lake Minnetonka

1867 Hennepin County map
Arrive in the County of Hennepin, note the cities that don't exist

1867 Arrive at Excelsior
Here is what Excelsior looked like before Shorewood was created. Note the additional land mass even north of Excelsior Bay.

1890 Excelsior Plat Map
Enjoy this plat map with building and street design.

1905 War Department Map, Close Up Excelsior
View Christmas Lake, Gideon's Bay & Excelsior in 1905

1906 Time Tables ~ Twin City Lines
View this cool historic trolley car and streetcar boat schedule with historic graphics

1907 Time Tables ~ Twin City Lines
Note the many stops within the Lake Minnetonka community.

1907 Enjoy this Trolley Car & Boat Schedule Cover
View this simple and classic artwork, well preserved within this original document.

1910 Close-Up Version of the previous Stillwater to Lake Minnetonka Ariel Map
View this close-up Twin City Lines map of the trolley boat and rail lines.

1910 Twin Cities Ariel View of the "Twin Cities, Their Famous Lakes, Rivers, Parks and Resorts"
Enjoy this reproduction of the Twin City Lines trolley car map leading visitors from eastside Stillwater, Minnesota near Wisconsin, to westside Lake Minnetonka.

Kelly Law Building 351 2nd Street, Excelsior, MN 55331 952-474-5977 Fax 952-474-9575

KELLY LAW OFFICE COLLECTION ~ Historic Documents of Interest

The 2004 Excelsior Sesquicentennial Banner was compiled by Mark Kelly. -
The Excelsior Sesquicentennial Banner, all elements compiled by Mark Kelly, is a 31-star flag reminiscent of the 1851 flag of the United States of America. The Excelsior labeling is drawn from the original 1853 plat map of the village of Excelsior. The steamboat illustrated is the Belle of Minnetonka,: which held some 1500 passengers, circa 1883.

The collage at left is from the exclusive collection of Mark Kelly

Historic Maps -
Mr. Kelly has gathered a number of items of historical interest here for the Lake Minnetonka community to enjoy, included are the rare 1906 and 1907 streetcar timetables and maps, as well as maps which help place the history of the area in a larger context.

Mark W. Kelly, Attorney at Law Phone: 952-474-5977 Fax: 952-474-9575 - -
Mark W. Kelly, Attorney at Law Scope of Practice: As a general practitioner with over twenty years experience, Mr. Kellys law practice encompasses business transactions, family law, real estate, contract law, criminal law, litigation issues, construction and landlord-tenant issues, estates, estate planning, trusts and wills. Mr. Kelly has particular experience in municipal law having been a city attorney since 1983. Mr. Kelly has represented the City of Greenwood since 1995, and has been a prosecutor for various municipalities for over twenty years. Firm History: Established in 1948 by William F. Kelly, Kelly Law Offices has been located at 351 Second Street since 1957. The practice represented the City of Shorewood from 1956 to 1980; the Minnetonka Public School District from 1969 to 1995 and various other municipalities from time to time. The firm was instrumental in the provision of sewer in the city of Shorewood and the creation of Freeman Park in Shorewood. Personal Background: Mark W. Kelly was admitted to the bar in 1981 having attended Hamline University School of Law and Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. Mr. Kelly has been President of the Excelsior Chamber of Commerce; a member of the Hennepin County Personnel Board; a 16 year member of Rotary; and President of the Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Rotary Club. Mr. Kelly oversaw the 4th of July celebration from 1986 to 1995 and was instrumental in expanding the fireworks display, entertainment and food offerings. Most recently, Mr. Kelly designed and secured the funding and approval for placement of sesquicentennial banners along Water Street, Excelsiors historic main street. Mr. Kelly invites your inquiries by telephone or post. To protect the attorney-client relationship, E-mails are not accepted. Thank you for your interest.