Victory, Minneapolis

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A vintage streetlight shines over Victory Memorial Drive
A vintage streetlight shines over Victory Memorial Drive
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Irises and Lilacs blossom in a Victory neighborhood garden

The Victory neighborhood is located within the Camden community of Minneapolis. It is bordered by the Humboldt Industrial Area on the north, Penn Avenue on the east, Dowling Avenue on the south, and the town of Robbinsdale on the west. It is located in Ward 4, represented by council member LaTrisha Vetaw.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Victory Memorial Parkway, from which the neighborhood takes its name, runs through the neighborhood and forms part of the western border.

History

The Victory neighborhood was once home to the many factory and mill workers of north Minneapolis in the early 20th century. After World War I, the city named Victory Memorial Parkway and built upon it a memorial to all local soldiers who died in the World Wars. Template:Coord

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