Tales from the Terrace

By David Leonhardt THE TERRACE THEATRE in Robbinsdale was open for nearly 50 years. Hundreds, if not thousands, of people worked there during that time — and made lasting memories, many of which they still … Read more

America’s Finest Theatre on Exhibit!

Revisit America’s Finest Theatre! Upstairs Gallery of the Hennepin History Museum Exhibition Dates: February 5, 2020 – August 9, 2020 When the Terrace opened in Robbinsdale in 1951 it was called “America’s Finest Theatre.” The … Read more

The Tale of the Terrace

Nestled into the rolling hills north and west of Minneapolis, the City of Robbinsdale slept soundly through the first half of the twentieth century. In the years following World War II residents of the little … Read more

The Terrace Legacy Project Exhibit

Join us for the Opening Night of the Terrace Legacy Project on Thursday, August 8th from 5:30-8:00. Relighting ceremony at 7:00! an art and artifact exhibit honoring the Historic Terrace Theatre, which provided entertainment to … Read more

Coming Soon!

When the 1300 seat Terrace Theatre opened in 1951, the spectacular venue was the most up-to-date, luxurious and comfortable theater in America. The last movie played in 1999 and the windows boarded up. This is the … Read more

November Membership Meeting Notes

CALL TO ORDER The November 24, 2015 Membership Meeting of the Robinsdale Historical Society was called to order by President Diane Jacobson McGee. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MEMBERSHIPS to the Historical Society are … Read more