Correspondence from R.D. Church, architect of Minneapolis, to Julius A. Schmahl, library board president, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, about replacing wood and fireproofing the stack room in the new library building for $433.00.
Correspondence from Gust Lindquist, contractor of Minneapolis, to R.D. Church, architect of Minneapolis, with a bid to build the new library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota for $9307.00, add $55.00 for red oak flooring on the first floor, add $45.00 for storm sashes for windows, add $18.00 for crosses for doors and windows.
Correspondence from Frank ? of the Hayes-Lucas Lumber Company, to the board of the Carnegie Library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, with a bid to build the library for $8825.00.
Correspondence from J. Lyman Rood, builder, to Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the library board, with bid to build a new Carnegie Library building in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to specifications for $9650.00.
Correspondence from John Lohse, contractor, to Fred L. Warner, Chairman of the Redwood Falls Library Board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, with a bid to build the library according to specifications for $9707.00, plus $222.00 for hot water.
Correspondence from N.P. Fransen and Company, contractors, to the Redwood Falls Library Board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, with a bid for new library building for $8747.00, with adding hot water $153.00, to fireproof the total would be $9627.00.
Statement from Minneapolis Gas Fixture Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, to S.J. Race for standards and balls, $30.00, as ordered by R.D. Church, architect of the new library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Statement from Nellie Stevens to the Redwood Falls Public Library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, detailing her labor on cleaning the new library, $12.00 due at a rate of $2.00 a day.
Contract amendments for heating upgrade detailed by Kreitinger and Isackson, contractors of Springfield, Minnesota, signed by George Isackson and witnessed by E.A. Pease, requiring an additional $776.00 for hot water, plumbing, vent pipes, gas pipes and labor as amended from the original contract with the Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Correspondence between R.D. Church, architect of Minneapolis, and Julius C. Schmahl, library board president, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, about fireproofing of the new library building.
Letter from Andrew Carnegie, written by his personal secretary James Bartram, to Julius A. Schmahl, Esquire, about arranging payments with Mr. Carnegie's cashier, Mr. R.A. Franks of the Home Trust Company, Hoboken, New Jersey, and instructing Schmahl to find an architect to draw plans for the new library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Correspondence from Andrew Carnegie, written by his personal secretary James Bartram, to Julius A. Schmahl, Esquire, about conditions the city must meet before he donates money to build a library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, including a commitment to maintain the library and providing a site.
Correspondence from Andrew Carnegie, written by his personal secretary James Bartram, to Julius A. Schmahl, Esquire, about payments pending selection of a site for a new library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Correspondence from I.N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to R.A. Franks, cashier to Andrew Carnegie, Home Trust Company, Hoboken, New Jersey, about architects estimates.
Letter from Kreitinger and Isackson, contractors building the new library in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to Fred Warner, chairman of the buiding committee, requesing balance due be paid. Mentions what remains to be paid, including steel stacks, wiring, storm sash and a bill to T. Hosken.
Correspondence from J.E. Shaw, Minnesota Manager of the Library Bureau, Minneapolis, Minnesota, to R.D. Church, architect, Minneapolis, about an estitmate for steel stacks and a catalog case for the library at Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Correspondence from Isaac N. Tompkins treasurer of the Redwood Falls Public library board, to R.A. Franks, Home Trust Company, Hoboken, New Jersey, about architects estimates.
A log cabin found in Alexander Ramsey Park near Redwood Falls, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Initial and subsequent muster rolls for the 2nd Minnesota Infantry Regiment Company L, detailing the status of each man in the company as reporting for duty, sick, or absent, as well as any transfers.
Ramsey Falls as seen from above, located in the state park near Redwood Falls, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Receipt from city of Redwood Falls treasurer, H.A. Baldwin, for receipt of $2,500.00 from Isaac N. Tompkins, library board secretary for the library fund.
Receipt from the city of Redwood Falls Treasurer, H.A. Baldwin, for $2,100.00 from Isaac N. Tompkins, library board secretary, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, for deposit to the library fund.
Receipt from H.N. Baldwin, Redwood Falls city treasurer, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to Isaac N. Tompkins, secretary of the library board, for $10.00 deposited to the library fund.
Receipt from city of Redwood Falls Treasurer, H.A. Baldwin, for $3,550.00 from Isaac N. Tompkins, library board secretary, Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, for deposit to the library fund.
Receipt of payment for $1.00 from Frank Seifert to the Redwood Falls Public Library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, for 5 hours labor trimming trees on the grounds of the new library.
Receipt from H.A. Baldwin, Redwood Falls city treasurer, to Isaac N. Tompkins, treasurer of the Redwood Falls Public Library board, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, for $1,850.00 deposited to the library fund.
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1941-1962 (District 14); House 1963-1966 (District 17); House 1967-1972 (District 17A); House 1973-1974 (District 21B). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10148
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1941-1962 (District 14); House 1963-1966 (District 17); House 1967-1972 (District 17A); House 1973-1974 (District 21B). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10148
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1941-1962 (District 14); House 1963-1966 (District 17); House 1967-1972 (District 17A); House 1973-1974 (District 21B). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10148
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1941-1962 (District 14); House 1963-1966 (District 17); House 1967-1972 (District 17A); House 1973-1974 (District 21B). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10148
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1941-1962 (District 14); House 1963-1966 (District 17); House 1967-1972 (District 17A); House 1973-1974 (District 21B). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10148
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1941-1962 (District 14); House 1963-1966 (District 17); House 1967-1972 (District 17A); House 1973-1974 (District 21B). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10148
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1941-1962 (District 14); House 1963-1966 (District 17); House 1967-1972 (District 17A); House 1973-1974 (District 21B). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10148
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1903-06 (District 19); Senate 1907-14 (District 19). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=11663
The Redwood Gazette Print (Redwood Falls, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1902
Description:
Souvenir booklet published by the Redwood Falls newspaper showcasing the natural beauty of Redwood County, including Redwood Falls and Lake Redwood. Additionally, there are also photographs of workers posing at bridges, the dam, and at the dam's power house.
Statement from A.C. Burmeister, Redwood Roller Mills, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, to the Redwood Falls Public Library board for wiring lights, switches and plugs at the new library,for a total cost of $118.00.
The photos and text of this photographic essay of the city of Redwood Falls were compiled in support of Redwood Falls as the site of a new state college in southwestern Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Striegel Archives, Southwest Minnesota State University
An unidentified boy stands on the shore of the Minnesota river in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.