A parade on South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter includes a vehicle that was made to resemble a steam locomotive. The picture shows buildings on the east side of the 300 block of the avenue. At far left is the Engesser Vulcanizing Shop. Next to it is the St. Peter Herald newspaper office, followed by the A. E. Theis Plumbing Shop, a cafe, and the Peterson Pool Room, which featured billiards and bowling.
A large model of the riverboat "Yankee" is shown along with other entries in a parade on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The "Yankee" has reached the intersection with Nassau Street. Buildings along the west side of the avenue can be seen.
This glider was owned by the members of the Lafayette Glider Club. The club was organized on April 4th in 1930 as the first in Minnesota. There were 22 members. The president was Harry Joern, the vice president was Robert Isenberg, the secretary was Leo Goblirsch, and the treasurer was Dr. H. J. Just.
Members of the Lafayette Glider Club are shown pulling on ropes in order to move their glider. The club was organized on April 4th in 1930 as the first in Minnesota. There were 22 members. The president was Harry Joern, the vice president was Robert Isenberg, the secretary was Leo Goblirsch, and the treasurer was Dr. H. J. Just.
This glider was owned by the members of the Lafayette Glider Club. The club was organized on April 4th in 1930 as the first in Minnesota. There were 22 members. The president was Harry Joern, the vice president was Robert Isenberg, the secretary was Leo Goblirsch, and the treasurer was Dr. H. J. Just.
The members of the Lafayette Glider Club can be seen posing for this photograph as they sit under the wings of their glider. The club was organized on April 4th in 1930 as the first in Minnesota. There were 22 members. The president was Harry Joern, the vice president was Robert Isenberg, the secretary was Leo Goblirsch, and the treasurer was Dr. H. J. Just.
This glider was owned by the members of the Lafayette Glider Club. The club was organized on April 4th in 1930 as the first in Minnesota. There were 22 members. The president was Harry Joern, the vice president was Robert Isenberg, the secretary was Leo Goblirsch, and the treasurer was Dr. H. J. Just.
Members of the Lafayette Glider Club are shown pulling on ropes in order to move their glider. The club was organized on April 4th in 1930 as the first in Minnesota. There were 22 members. The president was Harry Joern, the vice president was Robert Isenberg, the secretary was Leo Goblirsch, and the treasurer was Dr. H. J. Just.
Members of the Lafayette Glider Club are shown working with their glider in a field. The club was organized on April 4th in 1930 as the first in Minnesota. There were 22 members. The president was Harry Joern, the vice president was Robert Isenberg, the secretary was Leo Goblirsch, and the treasurer was Dr. H. J. Just.
The members of the Lafayette Glider Club can be seen posing for this photograph as they sit under the wings of their glider. The club was organized on April 4th in 1930 as the first in Minnesota. There were 22 members. The president was Harry Joern, the vice president was Robert Isenberg, the secretary was Leo Goblirsch, and the treasurer was Dr. H. J. Just.
This float appeared in a parade in St. Peter in 1920. According to information on the reverse, the people are, from left to right: Clemie Cook, Billy Boethin, Bob Holz, Kathryn Kayser, Hyram Schmidt, Charles Mason, Kully Klein, and Russell Benson.
A tightrope walker is performing in front of the Ludcke Theater in St. Peter, which was located on the west side of the 100 block of South Minnesota Avenue. The Johnson & Co. building is on the corner of the block at the right. The car parked in front of the theater has 1920 license plates.
A group of men on motorcycles in front of the Julius Ritt store, which was located at 500 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The building at left was an automotive garage.
This photograph shows the audience inside a Chautauqua tent in St. Peter. The Chautauqua presentations ran from 1913 until about 1931 in Gorman Park in the community.
This photograph shows the members of the St. Peter Gun Club. The men, named on the reverse side of the photograph, have their weapons, mainly shotguns, with them. Several dogs are in the foreground.
This photograph shows baseball players from the Fats versus the Leans game in St. Peter in 1908. These games were usually held for charitable purposes. The players were encouraged to wear unusual clothing. Note the man with the handcuffs in the foreground. Was he the umpire?
This photograph shows a group of people at a picnic at Lake Emily, east of St. Peter. Gov. John A. Johnson's wife is at the far left. Gov. Johnson is wearing a cap at the far left.
This photograph shows Gov. and Mrs. John A. Johnson with friends at Lake Emily, east of St. Peter. Gov. Johnson is the second standing man from the left. Mrs. Johnson is the first standing woman from the right.
This photograph shows a group of people in bathing suits at Lake Emily, east of St. Peter. Gov. John A. Johnson is the second man from the left in the distance. His wife is at far right in the foreground.
A group of friends at Camp Saints Rest near St. Peter. Surnames include: Benson, Chouinard, Clark, Daniels, Essler, Kennedy, McQuat, Ribble, Rinkel, and Strathern.
View of several swimmers at Carpenter's Point at Lake Emily in Le Sueur County. The lake is a short distance east of St. Peter. It was a very popular recreation area.
This photograph shows the members of the St. Peter Sorosis Club, a local women's organization. The photograph was taken on May 18, 1899 in the Rosenquist home in St. Peter.
A parade on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter on the Fourth of July in 1899. The City Bakery is on the south side of Park Row, and the Nicollet Hotel is on the north side.