Photos © Mark Hertzberg
Guest of honor: Minerva Montooth / Guests: 135 / Location: The Frank Lloyd Wright Visitors Center (formerly Riverview Terrace Restaurant) at Taliesin, recently named to the National Register of Historic Places. / Hugs and kisses: Many / Photos taken: Many / Minerva: Ebullient as she greeted guests, seated in front of gold “100” balloons!
Minerva, her daughter, Margo, and son, Andrew
There was a video slide show
Granddaughter Divina Allan and great-granddaughter Eliza Harry-Ray, 4
Olivia Dubson, a special friend of Minerva’s
Margo reads from Minerva’s baby book…Minerva, a surprise twin, was late, setting the stage for a lifetime habit, Margo said with a chuckle.
Indira Berndtson
Birthday cakes were not always part of Depression-era birthdays. David Pedersen and Bazile Booth of Soups I Did It Again in Spring Green made up for any missed cakes with their angel food creation for Minerva:
Yes, Happy B/day Minerva! Indeed!
Scroll down for previous posts, including “The Marvelous Minerva Montooth” post
Wright in Racine 
Thank you for being there to create this visual history of the Marvelous Minerva! Thanks also for sharing, Mark.
Did Minerva’s twin make it to 100?
No, She did not live to 100.
Very sad. Thanks for responding. I always enjoy your photos and stories. ☺️