Harry W. Jones Famous Architech

Thursday, Sept 26th 70 years ago, Mr. Harry Wild Jones died in the home he designed which was located on Nicollet Avenue and 51st Street in Minneapolis. Harry Wild Jones is the great grandfather of Mary Pat Jones Potts and the grandfather of Lee Jones. Mr. Harry Jones' work was much admired and appreciated and a recent book was written about his life. A book signing was held and attended by about 50 interested neighbors and admirers of Harry Jones extensive architechure which included the orginal Lake Harriet Bandshell and many other buildings and homes in the Minneapolis area. Harry was honored yesterday at his home by the book's author and a reception was held there.. Lee's family, Pat and Mary Pat were there along with Ken, Jim and JoAnn Potts. It was a delightful evening and this tour of the neighborhood and home and slide show was very enjoyable and the hosts of this event were extremely delighted to have relatives of Harry (I feel we can call him that now) were there.