First issue of the "Threadbenders" newsletter by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota published in December 1968 and containing descriptions of upcoming workshops in macrame, embroidery, backstrap, color and composition, tapestry, color and weave, rya rugs, tailoring, dressmaking, and beginning and intermediate weaving.
KJ102 Radio Broadcast "A Look Back in Time Stories" read by Florence Klema, includes an article titled "A View From Here-Northwest Angle Road" published in the Warroad Pioneer
Sketch of east side of downtown Northfield, Minnesota, by local historian Robert R. (Bob) Warn, based on photographs, lithographs and written descriptions. The city is depicted as it probably looked in the mid-1800s as seen from near the top of the Ames Mill. Buildings are marked with numbers: 1, the home of John and Ann North, built in 1855. 2, the Lyceum building. 3, the saw mill built in 1855-6 by Jacobs and Ives for John North. 4, Grist Mill built in 1855-6 for John North. 5, American House hotel built by John North in 1857. 6, Liberty Pole. 7, Public school at the southwest corner of Union and Third streets. 8, Old Brown Church. 9, Charles Taylor's law office. 10, Rice County Journal building. 11, first Scriver Building site. 12, Herman Jenkins' Tavern, built in 1856. 13, the second bridge to be built in the location of the current Fourth Street bridge, about 1865.
In an oral history, Bill Van Essen talks about his family's restaurant, Van's Cafe, which was a Brainerd landmark. He also discusses other lone-gone Brainerd restaurants, and how eating out and the business community has evolved.
The U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Mines presented a Certificate of Award in Safety for disabling accident-free operation on July 1968. The certificate denotes the awarding of the Sentinel of Safety statue for display at the mine or mine offices.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1968
Description:
Orr SW quadrangle topographic map (N4800-W9252.5/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Pelican Lake area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’; Cloquet Lumber Company in red.
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1968
Description:
Orr quadrangle topographic map (N4800-W9245/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Kabetogama State Forest area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’;
United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey; State of Minnesota, Department of Administration
Date Created:
1968
Description:
Orr NE quadrangle topographic map (N4807.5-W9245/7.5) featuring handwritten notations by Ray Segar in pencil and red ink regarding logging railroad lines and camps in the Kabetogama State Forest area. The hand written notations include information on the following: logging camps noted with ‘C’.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Duluth Area organization photographs show facilities and activities for youth and adults with disabilities. The album contains photographs of parents, medical staff and therapists, and care givers in their daily work and effort to advocate for people with cerebral palsy.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
St. Louis County Country Club (Gilbert, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1950 - 1970
Description:
The map of northern Minnesota's Arrowhead region shows highways with inset photographs of attractions including mines, mills and picturesque streams. The reverse side includes lists of points of interest and resort accommodations and photographs
View of Vine Street (later renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota. Businesses shown include: the Savage Cafe, Razors Edge Barbershop, the Savage Post Office, Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, and Norm's Watch and Clock Repair. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) looking toward Burns Street (renamed 124th Street West) Savage, Minnesota. Businesses shown include Savage Auto Parts (in the Riley Building), the Savage Cafe, the new Post Office, Dan Patch Bowling Lanes and Norm's Watch and Clock Repair. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) looking toward Highway 13, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown include the new Savage Post Office, Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, Norm's Watch and Clock Repair, Gopher Heating, the Riley Store, Savage Cafe, VFW, Razors Edge Barbershop and the Singewald Company. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota looking toward 124th Avenue, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown included The Savage Cafe, The Dan Patch Apartments (later the VFW), Razors Edge Barbershop, and the Colonial Bakery.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota looking toward Highway 13. Businesses shown include the Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, Norm's Watch and Clock Repair, Gopher Heating, the former Kaufenberg Building, the Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store, the Evergreen restaurant and the Savage TV Clinic (in the former Riley Building) and the Dan Patch Apartments.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage. Minnesota looking toward 124th Avenue, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown included The Dan Patch Apartments (later the VFW), Razors Edge Barbershop, Colonial Bakery, the Savage Post Office, Dan Patch Bowling Lanes and Norm's Watch and Clock Repair.
One of the final photographs of the Vine Street Bar before being torn down as part of the 1969 redevelopment of downtown Savage, Minnesota This and the Savage VFW were replaced by a single restaurant. Vine Street has been renamed Ottawa Avenue.
Following a fire which destroyed their grocery store in 1961, owners Gene and Mary Kearney built the Valley Shopping Center on Burns Street (renamed 124th Street West) Savage, Minnesota, which included a new location for the Savage Post Office, Bloomquist Hardware, Jim Brady Drug and Kearney's Variety and Grocery store.
The Credit River Catholic Cemetery (originally St. Peter's Cemetery) is south of the corner of County Road 21 and County Road 27. It was founded in the 1800s on land next to where St. Peter's church once stood.
The Savage Water Tower stood near the City Hall and Fire Department on Elm Street (renamed Quentin Avenue South) Savage Minnesota. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
One of the final photographs of the Savage Minnesota's VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and Vine Street Bar before being torn down as part of the 1969 redevelopment of downtown Savage. The two buildings were replaced by a single restaurant. Vine Street has been renamed Ottawa Avenue.
The Savage VFW was just torn down and the Vine Street Bar, located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (renamed Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) awaited the same fate to be replaced by what is now the El Loro Restaurant. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
This small building on Burns Street (renamed 124th Street) housed the Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Shop. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
The Savage Depot stood parallel to Highway 13, Savage Minnesota near Producers and Containers Company and across the road from Mark Egan's Texaco Station. The Depot closed in 1970 and in 1973 it was purchased and moved to Murphy's Landing in Shakopee Minnesota. In 2005 the City of Savage Minnesota repurchased the Depot and returned it to Savage's Town Square, across from the original location. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
The original Riley Store was a wooden structure operated by Patrick and Mary Riley and was replaced by this brick building at the corner of Minnesota and Vine Streets (renamed 123rd Street and Ottawa Avenue) Savage Minnesota. After the business closed and the building was sold it was the home of the Savage Post Office and other small businesses. Most residents continued to refer to it as the Riley Store until it was torn down for the Hamilton Apartments and Business Center in 2000. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Port Cargill on Highway 13 in Savage began operations during World War II to construct ocean going tankers for the U.S. Navy. After the war, the facility transformed into a grain handling operation. In 1985 cement domes were added to house their salt distribution facilities at the site.
Port Cargill, Highway 13, Savage Minnesota started during World War II to construct ocean going tankers for the U.S. Navy. After the war, the facility transformed into a grain handling operation. In 1985 cement domes were added to house their salt distribution facilities at the site.
Oscar's Radiator Service, owned by Oscar Wicklund was located at Highway 13 and Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage Minnesota. He also operated the bait shop from that building, which had been Mark Egan's Texaco Station. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Oscar's Radiator Service and Bait Shop, owned by Oscar Wicklund, was located on Highway 13 at Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage Minnesota. Originally the building was Mark Egan's Texaco and was razed between 1968 - 1970. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Oscar's Radiator Service and Bait Shop, owned by Oscar Wicklund, was located on Highway 13 and Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage Minnesota. Originally the building was Mark Egan's Texaco and was razed between 1968-1970.
Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. Businesses include the Glendale Township Hall, Gopher Heating and Cooling, the Savage Barbershop, Ekstrom Television, George Allen Dodge, Savage lumber and the Municipal Liquor Store. Also visible is the downtown water tower.
Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West). Businesses include the Glendale Township Hall, Gopher Heating and Cooling, the Savage Barbershop, Ekstrom Television, George Allen Dodge and Savage lumber. Also visible is the downtown water tower.
A residential portion of Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West), Downtown Savage Minnesota. Elsewhere on the street is the business district including the Savage Library, Gopher Heating, the Savage Barbershop, Southside Dodge (previously Allen's Dodge) and the Dan Patch Lounge Savage Municipal Liquor Store.
Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West), Savage, Minnesota businesses included the Glendale Township Hall, Gopher Heating and Cooling, the Savage Barbershop, Ekstrom Television, George Allen Dodge, Savage Lumber and Minnesota Gas.
The Masonic Home located at 11501 Masonic Home Drive in Bloomington, Minnesota. This was originally the site of Dan Patch owner Marion Savage's summer estate.
Interstate 35W near Highway 13 Burnsville, Minnesota as it appeared prior to the addition of major industry and car dealerships along the freeway. Visible the Northwestern Portland Cement towers, now the site of the Walmart store.
First known as Herbie Pilger's Bar and Restaurant, located on Highway 13 between Burnsville and Savage Minnesota, it became the Eldorado, after Pilger's sale of the business.
The Credit River Store, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the Credit River Hall) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Ave. (County Road 27) and Credit River Blvd. (190th Street East).
The Credit River Store, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the Credit River Hall) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Ave. (County Road 27) and Credit River Blvd. (190th Street. East).
The Credit River Hall, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the general store) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Avenue (County Road 27) and Credit River Boulevard (190th Street East).
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
An unidentified boy in front of what is likely the oldest building in Savage, Minnesota. Originally the Berrisford Store moved from Burnsville to Savage in 1904 it became Garvey's Store. In 1969 Jens Bohn opened the Razors Edge Barbershop, which remained open until his death in 2018.
Constructed on the north side of Selke Field in 1947, these units housed military veterans and, later, married students. The buildings were razed in 1968.
Constructed on the north side of Selke Field in 1947, these units housed military veterans and, later, married students. The buildings were razed in 1968.
Constructed on the north side of Selke Field in 1947, these units housed military veterans and, later, married students. The buildings were razed in 1968.
St. Cloud Mayor Edward L. Henry, Chancellor G. Theo Mitau, St. Cloud State president Robert H. Wick, and Minnesota Governor Harold LaVander at the Centennial Hall groundbreaking.
Named after a neighboring Minnesota county, Benton Hall opened in September 1967 as a dormitory. A separate 100 bed addition opened just north of Carol Hall in September 1968.
Sims, Paul K.; Morey, G.B.; Ojakangas, Richard W.; Griffin, W.L.
Date Created:
1968
Description:
Map showing interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments) around the Vermilion area, scale 1:125:000. Electronic file available at: ftp://mgsftp2.mngs.umn.edu/map_catalog/pdf/umn22384.pdf
In an oral history, Ed Ruttger tells of his father, who came from Germany and was a machinist, got started in the resort business on Bay Lake near Deerwood, and his family's involvement.
Black-and-white silent film of a Home Service Survey - an inspection the firefighters would offer free of charge to homeowners to point out potential safety concerns and fire hazards. A 1967 Pirsch truck is the first engine out of the fire station at Sixth Street and Broadway Avenue. The following events take place in the film: (00:21) The ladder truck had both front and rear steering. (00:51) John Walsh is the firefighter doing the inspection.
The Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library is located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Southeast branch of Minneapolis Public Library is located at 1222 Fourth Street Southeast, Mineapolis, Minnesota. Designed by architect Ralph Rapson, the building originally housed a credit union, but was converted to library use in 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The front entrance of the Longfellow branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. Formerly a private residence, in 1937 the house was converted to serve as a library by the Works Progress Administration. In 1968 it was replaced by the Nokomis Community Library.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
A brochure describing summer youth Camp Co-op-a-gan on Perch Lake in French Township northwest of Chisholm, Minnesota. Includes 10 photgraphs depicting the location and camp attendees involved in various activities (swimming, playing volleyball, crafts, etc.).
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Boys' pre-camp medical examination form (Camp Co-op-a-gan, Perch Lake, northern Minnesota) to be filled out by parents or guardians and physicians conducting medical examinations three days prior to camp.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
A blank form used by applicants for jobs at the summer youth camp - Co-op-a-gan on Perch Lake in northern Minnesota, managed by the Range Educational Society in Virginia, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
One hand-drawn, cadastral map of Richfield, Minnesota, showing parcel dimensions and property ownership of S 1/2 Sec. 27, T.28, R.24. The area is bounded by West 66th Street East, Portland Avenue, West 70th Street East, and Lyndale Avenue.
Exterior of Hennepin County Library system's St. Anthony Library, in the St. Anthony Shopping Center, showing front and of building with book racks visible in window and telephone booth next to building.
Exterior of Hennepin County Library system's St. Anthony Library, in the St. Anthony Shopping Center, showing front and side of building with book racks visible in window and telephone booth next to building.
Exterior of Hennepin County Library system's Robbinsdale Library. The library opened in 1925 and closed in 1978. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Exterior of Morningside Community Library, 3903 Sunnyside Avenue in Edina, with display of books showing in front window. Library was open at this location from 1937 to 1976. Next door is the Westgate Theatre.
