MIRACLE MILE STOREFRONTS

This is an attempt to piece together a list of who was where when.  It doesn't pretend to be complete or up to date.  Much of this information was gathered from leases, architectural renderings, sales comparison worksheets, tenant interviews and other records by a 7th Grade geography student. 

The addresses indicated are all on Excelsior Blvd.  Also see Miracle Mile Tenants and Miracle Mile History.  Please feel free to contact us with corrections and additions.


4995
5001
Although physically separated from and not originally a part of Miracle Mile, these buildings are owned and operated by the owners of Miracle Mile.  Follow the links to separate entries.

EXCEL BUILDING (East End) - OPENED 1953
 

5003

Dolbec Meats: 1953-70
Nutrition World/General Nutrition Center – Opened July 1971

5005
Colonial Inn Bakery/Pantry: December 2, 1953 – 1960
Miracle Mile Liquors: 1958 to 1976
Bob’s Miracle Mile Bakery: 1981
Omni Video: 1981 to 1983.
Benson Optical: June 1987 to August 1995
A.C.E.S. – Flight Simulation: March 1996 to October 2004
Contours Express: January 2005 to 2010
Fantastic Sam's:  2010

5007
Fred G. Anderson: 1953-1964 (moved to 5217)
Hennepin-Lake Printers and Stationers: 1964-1990
Michael Lynne’s Tennis Shop: September 1990 to November 2000
Filament: February 2002 -

5007- ½ (originally 5009)
Juvenile Shoes: 1953 – 1962
Riedeman’s Bakery: 1964-1972
Mrs. Scandia’s Bakery: 1984
Sun Seekers: 1984-85
Sandwich Express: April 1989 to July 31, 2004 – Adrian Haid
Subway: April 2005 -

5009 [Address of Excel Bldg. Offices]
Fashion Beauty Shop: 1954 to 1960
Maxim’s Paul Hein Beauty Lounge: 1964-1970 (Lilac Way 1951-1964)
Finger Tip Salon: 1971-1975

Mee Sum Restaurant: 1980-1984
China Jade: April 1980 to August 31, 2005
Hong Kong Star: September 2005 - July 2007

This space is no longer used for retail

5011 (Combined with 5013 in 1966)
Abdallah: 1953-1959
Mar-Gene Restaurant: 1959-1961
Miracle Mile Café: 1962-1964

5013
Fox's Boys Wear: 1953-78
Update Bed and Bath: 1984
Half Price Books: November 1986 to April 1998
Progressive Beauty: September 1998 to November 2000
Michael Lynne’s Tennis Shop: December 2000 -

5015 (possibly always connected to 5017)
Athlete’s Foot: July 1972-1973 - Rick Nelson
Seldon-Scarborough: 1975
Progressive Beauty Supply: 1989 to August 1998
Michael Lynn's Tennis Shop expanded into this space October 1, 2007

5017 – 2 stories - under the Miracle Mile sign
Cook's: 1953-56
Fantle’s: 1956-1958
S&L:  1958 - 1962
Stevenson's: 1962-72
Your Kinda Wallpaper: 1981
Half Price Books:  1995-     (5013-5017)

ORIGINAL SECTION - OPENED 1951

5021 (originally 5015)
Red Owl: 1951-73
Warner Hardware
Once Upon a Child: August 1993 -

5023
Part of Red Owl

Part of Warner Hardware
Lifescan Stand Up MRI: 2003 -

5025 – with basement
Warner Hardware: 1951-1981
SLP True Value: October 1981 to December 2000
Jerry’s Do It Best Hardware: January 2001

5101
Gabberts: 1951-53
Haines Specialty Store: 9/52
Dell Fabrics: 1953 - January 2007

Iverson's Imports:  October 15, 2007

5105
Don Leary: 1954-58
Don's Record and Hi-Fi:  1958-1962
Niemeyer's: 1963 (65?) - 1973
Friendship Shop Expansion: 1973-2005
Part of Liquor Barrel

5111 (basement)
Betz Tots to Teens: 1951-60
Haugland's for the Young: 1960-71 (may have moved in 1966)
Braun’s Warehouse Sale: March 1972
(Moen) Friendship Shop: 1967 to May 31, 2005
Liquor Barrel: August 1, 2005 -

5115
Angela's: 1951-61
Walbom's: 1962-72
Elegant X: September 1980 to September 1989
Mailboxes Etc.: July 1990 to 2003
UPS Store: 2003 -

5201 (two story)
W.T. Grant: 1951-1965
Becky's/Swiss Cafe: 1965-71 
Creative Expressions: February 1980 to February 2003
Schuler Shoes: 2005 -

5217
This store has a modest upstairs, but a huge basement that was under several other shops to the east. A large, prominent staircase led down to the lower level.
York Frocks: 1951-55
Fred G. Anderson: 1964-80 (moved from 5007)
Leather Specialists [Unlimited]: 1981-84 [82 only]
Shape, Inc.: 1981 (basement)
Wonderalls: 1983-84 (basement)
Woody’s Unfinished Furnished Furniture: 1984 -

5225
Keller Brothers Cameras and Sporting Goods: 1952-1962
Parkview Camera and Gifts/Flowers: 1964-1968
Braun’s: 1968 to 1978
Pic-a-Dilly: 1978
Fashion Gal: 1980-85
Bullseye Golf: 1984 to July 1990
Marty Irving Golf Center: August 1990 to July 1991
Golf Club Factory: August 1991 to July 1993
Charley’s Market: 1994
Picture Warehouse: February to November, 1995. Dean Sanberg
All Paws Animal Hospital: February 2001

5301
Keefe Men's Wear: 1951-1967
Braun’s: 1968 to 1978 (moved from Lilac Way)
Pets Unlimited: October 1985 to September 1997
It’s About Games: May 1998 to October 1999
Plato’s Closet: June 2000 to May 31, 2005
Life Uniform:  Opened July 2006

5305
 John W. Heller: 1952-1958
Optics, Inc.: 1961-62
Plymouth Optical: 1964-1975
Kindy Optical: 1976
Command Performance – Wyman Spano: 1979-1980
Perfection Hairstyling: 1980-81
Excel/100 Hair Styling: January 1982 to September 1988
Hair Force: May 1989 to April 1995
Design Line: April 1997 to August 2009
Diamonds and Gold International:  2010

5309
Village Cleaners: 1951

5313/5315
First Federal: 1951-1956
Braun's: 1955-1968
Whitehall Clothiers: September 1969 to 1977
Bullseye Golf: 1978-79
Nelson’s Office Supply: June 1993 to May 1994
Back to School: October 1994 to March 1998
Progressive Beauty: June to August 1998
Dollar Market Plus: March to December 2000
Schuler Shoes Outlet: February 2001 – May 31, 2005
Part of Hoigaard's:  2006

5317
Pink Pony: 1951-1972
Art Stone Theatrical/Dance and Bodywear: August 1976 to May 1995
New Balance: February 1997 to May 31, 2005
Part of Hoigaard's:  2006

5321
Kinney Shoes: 1951-1961
Schuler Shoes: 1961-2005
Part of Hoigaard's:  2006

5401
Fanny Farmer: 1951-1980
State of Art/Home State Art – Tom Patterson: October 1988 to April 1989
Wigs Etc.: July 1989 to June 1993
Café Sorella: November 1995 to November 1997
Crumley’s Coffee Cake: December 1997 to October 2000
Café Babette: November 2000 to November 2002
Coffee Café: December 2002
Part of Hoigaard's:  2006

5405
Chicago Hat Bar: 1951-1952
Ostlund Jewelry: 1952-99
QuickMedX: February 2000 to July 31, 2001
The Ultimate Canvas: September 1, 2001 to 2002
Sun Mist Tanning Co.: 2002 to October 2005
Part of Hoigaard's:  2006

5425
Snyder Drug: 1951-2003

Hoigaard's:  2006.  This St. Louis Park institution occupies storefronts from 5313-5425.

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This information comes from a variety of sources: newspapers, books, yearbooks, phone directories, interviews, etc. Given the varied sources, we cannot guarantee that all of this information is correct, and welcome any additions and corrections. Please contact us with your contributions and comments.