Explore the History and Evolution of West 7th Street

​Progress and The Inner City Neighborhood
David A Lanegran Ph.D. of Macalester College gives a presentation to the West Seventh/Fort Road Federation titled "Progress and The Inner City Neighborhood: Community Organization and Economic Development" from August 11, 2016. 

Demographic Atlas

Macalester College intern Gabrielle Anderson spent the fall of 2015 creating an atlas of maps that show demographics in the West 7th neighborhood from 1950-2010. The maps present variables like average income and household size by census tract, and paint a picture of the changes that have taken place in West 7th over the past 60 years.

Tour Maps

The Federation and the Macalester College Geography Department spent the spring of 2016 developing a self-guided tour of the West 7th neighborhood. The tour takes explorers on a circuitous journey through the streets of the neighborhood, revealing the Federation's impact on the landscape over the past 40 years. ​

Explore W 7th's Past

Take a peek into the past of the West 7th neighborhood.  This interactive map allows you to directly compare the streets of 1891 to present day satellite imagery. Explore, and see the transformations 125+ years have brought to West 7th.