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Corcoran, located within the Powderhorn community, is amid Lake Street East and 36th Street East and also Cedar Avenue South and Hiawatha Avenue.
Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or just curious.
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What to know
The appointed name is in honor of William Wilson Corcoran, who founded the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. This is largely a residential neighborhood, with more than half of the land utilized for single-family houses. The light-rail station at Lake Street offers the neighborhood a convenient industrial connection to Downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and the Mall of America.
Like the Powderhorn community as a whole, Corcoran is a diverse and vibrant neighborhood. The neighborhood has great connections to downtown through the Hiawatha LRT, Hiawatha Avenue, and the Midtown Greenway. Lake Street is Corcoran’s main commercial strip and the Midtown Farmers’ Market, a project of the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization (CNO), brings the all-local food and program of more than 70 farmers and vendors to 40,000 people each year, is located there. There are an assortment of housing types in Corcoran including cottage-style, bungalow, and foursquare. Most homes were built before 1920. This neighborhood of about 3,500 residents is a great place to live.
There are several landmarks found within the Corcoran neighborhood. At the Chatterbox Pub, the owners have worked diligently to advance a status as both a unique and flavor-filled pub that will shock visitors, as well as offering excellent and professional service that will make anyone feel content. Laughter at the jokes is readily available on any given night. The banquet facility is perfect for rehearsal dinners, business meetings, holiday get-togethers, birthdays and other special events. Movies are available on the projector and screen, including TV specials like major sports events. This pub is a great atmosphere for an evening drink or a late-night hangout.
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The Bright Moon Restaurant and Coffee Shop is another landmark. An African restaurant specializing in great coffee and delicious food, Bright Moon is best known for its extensive buffet. With traditional African dishes, meat cooked to perfection, and a variety of flavorful sides, the buffet has been recognized for its quality as well as quantity. Patrons can also order a wide array of dishes off of the menu or enjoy coffee in the lounge area.
Corcoran is also the host of the Midtown Farmers Market. A gathering of over 80 different vendors from the local area, the Midtown Farmers Market is the go-to destination for fresh produce, local art, and delicious local prepared foods. Residents can enjoy a taste of the countryside in the heart of the busy city.
The Corcoran neighborhood is home to one park:
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Corcoran Park: Corcoran Park is located in the center of the Corcoran neighborhood. The park is 3 acres in size and features a playground, softball field, volleyball court, and wading pool. Additionally, the park is home to the Corcoran Recreation Center which includes a community kitchen, craft room, meeting room, and a multipurpose. Because Corcoran Park is the only park located within the Corcoran neighborhood, it is a very important community gathering place for the neighborhood. Visitors enjoy its amenities year-round.
A simple plan for your Corcoran move
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