Description:

This collectible phone card from 1996 showcases a panoramic view of Minneapolis, Minnesota, specifically highlighting the city’s iconic lake area known as Lake Calhoun. The image captures a vibrant scene of windsurfing on the lake, with several windsurfers visible on the water, their sails catching the wind against a bright sky. The water’s surface reflects the activity, and the shoreline features docks and trees, contributing to the natural beauty of the setting. The panorama emphasizes Minneapolis as the “City of Lakes,” a nickname derived from its many urban lakes and waterways.

The card is part of the Strategic Telecom Systems (STS) Minneapolis Panorama Collector Series issued in 1996. It prominently includes the logos and branding of Cable & Wireless (C&W), CWI, and the Greater Minneapolis Convention & Visitors Association, reflecting partnerships tied to telecommunications and regional promotion during that time. The text “Panorama Series: Minneapolis: Windsurfing on Lake Calhoun” appears clearly on the card, reinforcing the theme and location of the image.

Additional design elements include the presence of the Strategic Telecom Systems name and branding, tying the collectible to the telecommunications industry. The card serves as a historical representation of Minneapolis sports activity, specifically in the “other” sports category, focusing on windsurfing rather than mainstream sports. Overall, this card combines scenic photography with corporate identities to celebrate Minneapolis’s natural recreational appeal and telecommunications connections in the mid-1990s.

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