in june 1883, he opened the luxurious lyndale hotel near lake calhoun. one of the city's first luxury resorts, the hotel featured multi-room suites and luxurious common areas including a dining room, music hall and two verandas. the hotel's opening was celebrated with a gala attended by many of the city's leaders and elites. a streetcar was specially arranged to take guests back to minneapolis after the night's festivities had ended.