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1. Zumbro River, Zumbro Township, Minnesota

Date Created:
1917-06-12
Description:
Construction of the Lake Zumbro Hydroelectric Power Plant dam began in this area of the Zumbro River in 1917. The structure was designed by noted hydroelectric engineer, Hugh Lincoln Cooper. The dam, completed in 1919, is owned by Rochester Public Utilities.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2. Water Sports at Dominion Day Celebration, Rainy River, Ontario, Canada

Creator:
R.R.P. & I.C.
Date Created:
1911
Description:
Water sports during Dominion Day celebration in Rainy River, Ontario. A crowd of men, women, and children stand on a dock. Multiple boats are in the river. Buildings and a water tower can be seen in the background.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

3. Watching the water sports, Spooner, Minnesota

Creator:
Gjelhaug, J. A.
Date Created:
1911-07-04
Description:
Group of men gathered on bridge watching the water sports in the bay between Baudette and Spooner. The Spooner dock and the Shevlin Mathieu Lumber Mill are seen along shore.
Contributing Institution:
Lake of the Woods County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

4. "Undine" on St. Louis River, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1894-08-19
Description:
Undine boat on St. Louis river; person in the boat
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5. Swimming Beach, Pine River, Minnesota

Date Created:
1940 - 1960
Description:
View, looking north, of the children's swimming spot above the Pine River Dam. The concrete steps were a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Group North
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

6. Swimming Beach, Pine River, Minnesota

Date Created:
1940 - 1960
Description:
View, looking north, of the children's swimming spot above the Pine River Dam. The concrete steps were a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Group North
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

7. Smelting at Night, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Goodsell, Elizabeth Jo, 1924-2006
Date Created:
1961-04
Description:
Fishermen using nets to catch smelt.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

8. Smelting at Lester River, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Goodsell, Elizabeth Jo, 1924-2006
Date Created:
1973-04-28
Description:
Night smelting with dip nets. Smelt are a small fish that run in the spring and are allowed to be caught with nets. They are often fried and eaten whole.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

9. Smelting at Lester River, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Goodsell, Elizabeth Jo, 1924-2006
Date Created:
1973-04-28
Description:
People use metal trash cans to dip for smelt during a dense smelt run.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

10. Smelting at Lester River, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Goodsell, Elizabeth Jo, 1924-2006
Date Created:
1973-04-28
Description:
Smelt fishing with dip nets under the Lester River bridge.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

11. Smelters in a Boat, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Goodsell, Elizabeth Jo, 1924-2006
Date Created:
1968
Description:
Commercial fishermen with nets and smelt catch.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

12. Smelt Caught in Net, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Goodsell, Elizabeth Jo, 1924-2006
Date Created:
1955
Description:
Men remove the small fish from their net to a bucket.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

13. Skating on the Cannon River, Northfield, Minnesota

Date Created:
1940?
Description:
A couple skating on the Cannon River while a huge crowd watches.
Contributing Institution:
Northfield Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

14. Roberts Glen, north of St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1902 - 1909
Description:
A view of Roberts Glen, a popular recreation spot north of St. Peter.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

15. River Scene - 3 Blue Earth, Minnesota

Creator:
Floe, Easton
Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Postcard showing three boys fishing at a river under a bridge.
Contributing Institution:
Faribault County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

16. Pine River Dam on the Norway Brook, Pine River, Minnesota

Date Created:
1940 - 1960
Description:
View, looking south, of the children's swimming spot above the Pine River Dam. The concrete steps were a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
Contributing Institution:
Heritage Group North
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

17. Picnicking near the Saint Croix River, Minnesota

Creator:
Holcombe, Frederick
Date Created:
1908
Description:
Selma Holcombe and friends picnic on the Saint Croix River.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

18. Picnicking near the Saint Croix River, Minnesota

Creator:
Holcombe, Frederick
Date Created:
1908
Description:
Selma Holcombe and friends picnic on the Saint Croix River,
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

19. Near the old swimming hole, Beaver Creek, Minnesota

Description:
View of the swimming hole in Beaver Creek.
Contributing Institution:
Renville County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

20. Minnesota River bridge, near Franklin, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900
Description:
Minnesota River Bridge at Franklin, Minnesota shows children and a lady fishing by the bridge.
Contributing Institution:
Renville County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

21. Lowell Park, Stillwater, Minnesota

Creator:
Stillwater Planning Department
Date Created:
1993-06
Description:
The view looking south toward the Lift Bridge in Lowell Park, Stillwater, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

22. Lowell Park riverfront on the St. Croix River, Stillwater Minnesota

Creator:
Stillwater Planning Department
Date Created:
1987-11
Description:
Lowell Park on the Saint Croix River in Stillwater Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

23. Lowell Park looking north towards the Lift Bridge, Stillwater, Minnesota

Creator:
Stillwater Planning Department
Date Created:
1999-11
Description:
Lowell Park looking north towards the Lift Bridge in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

24. Lowell Park looking north, Stillwater, Minnesota

Creator:
Stillwater Planning Department
Date Created:
1999-11
Description:
Lowell Park looking north in Stillwater, Minnesota. The Lumber Exchange Building is in the background.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

25. Lake Shetek view, Shetek, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
A view of a busy area of Lake Shetek.
Contributing Institution:
Murray County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs
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