Linwood Beach is one of the most desirable stretches of Minnetonka Lakeshore. Possessing “four for four” of lakeshore virtues – west facing, deep water, level lakeshore and sand beach. From the first log house of William and Lydia Ferguson to the newest Streeter-built manse of the Eaton family, Linwood Beach has deeply rewarded the many families who have devoted an extra share of their time, money and energy to 365 days a year of spectacular sunset views. This book is a history of each of the families and their homes who have enjoyed those sunsets over the past 150 years.