Bio of DIXSON, Glen S. (b.1881), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol III, pg 407
GLEN S. DIXSON
Glen S. Dixson, proprietor of the Nicollet Hotel of Minneapolis, was born in
Sabula, Iowa, August 4, 1881, his parents being Samuel and Carrie (Smith)
Dixson. His youthful days were passed in his native state, his education being
acquired in the schools of Dubuque, and at the age of seventeen years he began
his hotel career as an employe in the Winneshiek Hotel at Decorah, Iowa. Later
he was for five years in the Clarence House at Manchester, Iowa, and
subsequently he spent three years in the Calumet House at Pipestone, Minnesota.
He next came to Minneapolis and for five years was connected with the Majestic
Hotel. Disposing of this house he purchased the Saulpaugh House at Mankato,
Minnesota, which he retained for some time after purchasing the old historic
Nicollet House in Minneapolis. He became owner of the latter in 1917 and has
since conducted it and will continue as the proprietor and manager of the
splendid new Nicollet Hotel now in course of construction. His entire life has
been devoted to the hotel business and there is no man more thoroughly familiar
with every phase thereof, while at all times he has employed the methods of the
pioneer in that he has introduced new plans and ideas for the comfort and
convenience of his guests. His long experience as a hotel man and his pleasing
personality make him an ideal host and under his management the new Nicollet
Hotel will unquestionably be what the people of Minneapolis expect it to be an
important addition to the city and to the leading hostelries of the Northwest.
Mr. Dixson is a member of Zanthan Lodge, No. 309, A. F. & A. M., and also of the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. In politics he is a democrat but has never
been an aspirant for public office. His favorite recreations are horseback
riding and motoring and in these he finds relaxation from the arduous cares that
devolve upon him in connection with hotel management. Coming constantly into
contact with the public, he has made warm friends from all over the world and is
most popular with those who know him.