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1. Letter from James George to his children from Lebanon Junction, Kentucky

Creator:
George, James
Date Created:
1861
Description:
This undated letter is signed by James George, and includes a small greeting from Rhoda George written on the back They are starting for Lebanon, Kentucky and it was expected that Rhoda George would remain in Lebanon while James George went with his regiment. James George mentions meeting old friends from the Mexican War.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

2. Letter from William Dieter to his son Jacob, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Creator:
Dieter, William
Date Created:
1864-03-03
Description:
William Dieter wrote this letter from Olmsted County. He asks about Jacob's health and tells Jacob that his family is doing fine. The weather has been cold but is starting to warm up. Farmington and Zumbro voted a hundred dollars bounty. Martan Dieter has reenlisted. Most of the people they know have been home on furlough. Peter Dieter is moving to the Ward Irish farm.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

3. Bradley Hotel, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Whitney, J. H.
Date Created:
1866 - 1869
Description:
This early street scene shows the Bradley Hotel in the background with several other buildings in the foreground.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Albumen prints

4. Pierce House, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crowell, Everard S.
Date Created:
1878 - 1884
Description:
A small group of people are standing in front of the Pierce House (built in 1877) with a carriage and team of horses in the street. The hotel was located at 215 South Main Street (now First Avenue SW). Over the years the name of the hotel changed several times: 1884 Commercial House, 1893 Grand Union Hotel, 1895 Rochester Hotel,1920 Olmsted Hospital, 1922 Rochester Hotel, 1923 Rochester's Nurses Home, 1928 Maxwell House (Hall) and 1968 Maxwell Guest House.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Albumen prints

5. Letter written by Rhoda George to Hollie, Olmsted County, Minnesota

Creator:
George, Rhoda
Date Created:
1882?
Description:
This letter is undated and unsigned, but probably was written by Rhoda George after the death of her husband, James. She writes about finances, funeral expenses and important papers. There are problems with the probate proceedings bacause of the strange wording in the will. She has almost no money left and can not access her husband's money. Ned will take his bar examination on April third. Her widow's pension application has been filled out and is expected to be mailed the next day.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

6. Law office of Burt W. Eaton, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1892 - 1900
Description:
Burt W. Eaton is sitting at his desk surrounded by bookshelves and various office equipment. A typewriter, letter press and law books are arranged on the table and desk. The law office was located in the Opera House block.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

7. Dr. Charles T. Granger's office, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1892 - 1920
Description:
The interior of Dr. Charles T. Granger's doctor's office is crowded with books, medical equipment and bottles of medicines. A microscope under a glass dome is on the table by the window. Dr. Granger's office was located over the Qvale Drug Store at 227 South Broadway.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. E. J. Rice Store, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1895 - 1907
Description:
The E. J. Rice Store is pictured on the corner in this street scene. The store was built by M. W. Clay in 1874. In 1895, Rice bought the store from the McCray Brothers and it burned in Dec. 1907. An early automobile, closely resembling a buggy, is in the foreground, surrounded by a group of interested people.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

9. Interior view of the George Leonard Shoe Store, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1896
Description:
Shoes and boots are displayed on the walls of the George Leonard Shoe Store. The older gentleman, on the right, reading the newspaper, is George Leonard's father. The woman on the left is Abbie Leonard. The business was located at 227 South Broadway.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

10. Rochester Daily Post carrier boys, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1896
Description:
A group of six boys are posed with newspaper carrier bags and newspapers (Rochester Daily Post); left to right: Clarence Sisson, Harry Gilman, Irwin Churchill, Edward Britzius, Arthur Bogart, Eddie Enquest (Enquist)
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

11. Beehive Barber Shop, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1896?
Description:
Shaving mugs are displayed on the wall of the Beehive Barber Shop at 11 West Zumbro (now Second Street SW) in the Brackenridge Building. R. N. Sweet is the barber on the left and Phil Gentling is the barber on the right.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

12. Exterior view of the E. A. Knowlton home, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1906
Description:
The E. A. Knowlton residence, built In 1875 by J. D. Blake and later owned by Albert Harrington, was sold to E. A. Knowlton in 1889. He owned the house until 1906 when it sold to John Kahler and some investors. The building was extensively remodeled and additions were added. In 1907 it opened as the Kahler Hotel. When the ""New"" Kahler Hotel was built in 1921, the name of this structure was changed to Damon Hotel.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Albumen prints

13. Bill for Matt Fitzpatrick, Dealer in Grains, Seeds and Produce, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900-10-26
Description:
Three bills made out to Fred Tews for oats and grains purchased during 1900 and 1901. The bills show paid in full and J.W. Fitzpatrick's signature.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Invoices

14. Exterior view of W. H. Dodge Lumber Yard, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
The W H Dodge Lumber Yard was located at 24 South Main (now 1st Avenue SW) in Rochester. The business, originally known as W H Dodge, General Dealer in Lumber, was started in 1869 by W H Dodge. His son, Elam, joined the firm in 1907 and the name was changed to Dodge Lumber and Fuel.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

15. Exterior view of W. H. Dodge lumber yard, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
The W. H. Dodge lumber yard was located at 3rd and Main Street. This exterior view shows the front entrance. The business was started in 1869 by W. H. Dodge. His son, Elam Dodge, joined the firm in 1907 and the name was changed to Dodge Lumber and Fuel.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

16. Circus Day, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1901-07-01
Description:
Numerous onlookers watch a circus parade as it moves south on Main Street (later First Avenue SW). Camels, circus wagons and performers are in the parade. The Rochester Hotel (located at 219 Main Street) is in the center of the photo facing east. The structure in the distance with the square tower is the Merchants Hotel (later Brown Hotel).
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

17. Lake Florence and Mill, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1901?
Description:
Sunday afternoon boating on Lake Florence, Olmsted County.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

18. Circus parade, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1903-07-08
Description:
A circus parade is viewed from the top of the Queen City building on the corner of Broadway and Second Street SW, looking north.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

19. Circus parade, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1903-07-08
Description:
A large group of people line Broadway to watch the circus parade with horses, elephants, circus wagons and performers. The photo was taken from the top of the old Queen City building on the corner of Broadway and Second Street SW looking south toward the old Central Fire Station.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

20. St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1907?
Description:
Exterior view of the Old Catholic Church. The church was built in 1898 and dedicated in May 1898.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

21. Stewartville High School, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1907?
Description:
Exterior view of the Stewartville High School.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

22. Dodge Lumber and Fuel Company loading facility, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908?
Description:
Teams of horses with wagons wait for a delivery load at the Dodge Lumber and & Fuel Company loading facility. The business, originally known as W. H. Dodge, General Dealer in Lumber, was started in 1869 by W. H. Dodge. His son, Elam Dodge, joined the firm in 1907 and the name was changed to Dodge Lumber and Fuel.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Albumen prints

23. Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909?
Description:
Horses and a carriage are parked by the front steps of the main entrance to Saint Marys Hospital. This view shows the original section of the hospital built in 1889 and four additions added between 1893 and 1909
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

24. Congregational Church, Stewartville, Minnesota

Creator:
St. Paul Souvenir Co.
Date Created:
1910
Description:
Front view of the Congregational Church, take note of the rose windows and steeple.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

25. Saint Marys Hospital operating room, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910 - 1915
Description:
An operating table, medical instruments, and scrub sink are features of the Saint Marys Hospital's operating room. A woman (nurse?) is standing by the doorway.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

26. Botsford Lumber Company, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Two men are standing on top of coal loaded onto a sled pulled by a team of two horses. One man is holding a scoop shovel. The Chicago Great Western Railroad tracks are visible on the right.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

27. Monogram Bar, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Two men are sitting at a table drinking beer while another man stands by the counter at the Monogram bar. Charlie Kruesel was the proprietor of the saloon located at 214 South Broadway.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

28. Saint Marys Hospital operating room, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1911
Description:
An operating table, medical instruments, and scrub sink are visible in this interior view of an operating room at Saint Marys Hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

29. Street paving, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1911-10-17
Description:
Men are paving Zumbro Street (Second Street SW) with wooden blocks at the intersection with Main Street (First Avenue SW). Buildings visible in this scene are the Y.M.C.A., Universalist Church, Masonic Temple, Zumbro Hotel, Odd Fellows Building and the Scott and Everstine Store. The second person from the right in the foreground, facing the horses, is John Jensen.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Panoramas

30. Stewartville High School Class of 1912, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1912
Description:
Graduating class of 1912. Ruth Ringey is sitting in the center of the front row.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

31. Studio portrait of Helen Tews Hagan, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1912
Description:
Photograph of Helen at age 10. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tews who owned the Tews Hotel.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

32. Stewartville High School, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1912-07-17
Description:
Side view of the 1900 Stewartville High School.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

33. Construction of the Mayo Clinic 1914 Building, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913 - 1914
Description:
Men are working on the construction of the Mayo Clinic 1914 Building. The West Hotel (built in 1905) is seen facing north on First Street SW. Also visible is the back of the Zumbro Hotel (built in 1912). The 1914 Building was located on the corner of First Street and Second Avenue SW.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

34. Stewartville Teachers, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913 - 1914
Description:
Stewartville Teachers 1913 - 1914
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

35. Junior Promotion Certificate, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913-10-20
Description:
A certificate of promotion was given to students who successfully completed the first semester of their junior year in high school. This certificate belonged to Helen Tews, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tews who owned the Tews Hotel.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Certificates

36. Case Auto Company, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Large stacks of tires and boxes of inner tubes are displayed in front of Case Auto Company storefront. Several men are sitting on piles of tires loaded on a Chevrolet pick-up truck. A couple is sitting on another stack of tires. The sign above the storefront reads: ""Case Auto Co., Chatfield, Rochester, Stewartville; We recommend Goodrich Tires, Silvertown Cord, Fabric and Sold Truck Tires"". The Brown Hotel is visible on the right.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

37. Central Elementary School, Stewartville Township, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Interior view of the school and the second and third grades at Central Elementary School.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

38. Mayo Clinic 1914 Building, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Early automobiles are parked in the street in front of the Mayo Clinic 1914 Building.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

39. Portrait of Ruth Ringey and friends, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Photograph of Ruth Ringey with family and friends on the front porch of the Ringey home. Ruth is second from the left in the photograph. Ruth Ringey was a teacher and prominent person in the community.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

40. Tews Hotel Stationery, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
This is a piece of stationery from the Tews Hotel. Note that it lists Mrs. Alice Tews as the proprietor of the hotel. It also shows that the hotel offered American and European Plans.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Stationery

41. Working drawing for the B. I. Scott residence, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1921
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this house for B. I. Scott. The architectural rendering shows elevations of the house.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

42. Working drawing for the B. I. Scott residence, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1921
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this house for B. I. Scott. The architectural rendering shows elevations of the house.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

43. Working drawing for the Eyota School, Eyota, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1922
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Eyota School. The architectural rendering shows exterior details, elevation of the cupola, and other details.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

44. North view of bridge, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1922-07-14
Description:
North view of bridge coming into Stewartville. Concrete bridge spanning 180 feet over the Root River. Postmarked July 14, 1922.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

45. First Annual Commencement, Rochester Junior College, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Junior College
Date Created:
1923-06-02
Description:
Commencement program for the 1923 class of Rochester High School and Rochester Junior College graduates.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Community and Technical College
Type:
Text
Format:
Programs

46. Working drawing for the Viola Creamery, Viola Township, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1924
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Viola Dairy Cooperative. The architectural drawing shows elevations and details for the creamery.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

47. Working drawing for the Viola Creamery, Viola Township, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1924
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Viola Dairy Cooperative. The architectural drawing shows elevation and section for the creamery.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

48. Commencement program Classes of 1924, Rochester Public Schools, Rochester Minnesota

Creator:
Rochester Junior College
Date Created:
1924-05-29
Description:
Commencement program for the 1924 class of Rochester High School and Rochester Junior College graduates.
Contributing Institution:
Rochester Community and Technical College
Type:
Text
Format:
Programs

49. Presentation rendering of the Central School, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1925
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for Central School in Rochester, Minnesota. The architectural drawing was a presentation drawing for a bond referendum.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

50. Working drawing for J.C. Penney Store, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1925
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for Mr. Berdie Reid, a local businessman, who leased the building to J. C. Penney. The architectural drawing shows elevations for the store.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)
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