Three part set of architectural blueprints for the six original, 70 foot Express Boats built by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company in 1906. Designed by Wayzata boat builder Royal C. Moore, these boats were in service on Lake Minnetonka until 1926. Three of these boats (Como, Minnehaha, and White Bear) were scuttled to the bottom of Lake Minnetonka in 1926, while two others (Harriet and Stillwater) were scrapped. The "Hopkins" was sold and used as an excursion vessel until it was scuttled in 1949. The "Minnehaha" was raised in 1980, restored 1990-1996, and returned to passenger service May 25, 1996.
Minneapolis Saint Paul and Saulte Ste Marie Railroad
Date Created:
1912-1916
Description:
Photocopies of blueprints for the Sam Parker House Hotel at the Soo Line depot in Glenwood. It was designed for the Minneapolis Saint Paul and Saulte Ste Marie Railroad by the office of Buildings and Bridges. The dates on the pages vary. There are four sheets: First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan - Drawn January 4, 1912, Basement Plan and cross section�- Drawn January 4, 1912, and Trim details - drawn March 28, 1916.
Blueprints for the First National Bank in Farwell, Minnesota 1921, drawn by O. E. Larson, Architect from Starbuck, Minnesota. The plans were drawn September 5, 1921 and include front, south, and rear elevations as well as a cross section, floor plan, and basement plan.
Blueprints and original drawings for the East Zion Church Norwegian Lutheran Congregation near Starbuck, Minnesota. The drawings were done by O.E. Larson in 1920 and the building was built by Larson Brothers Construction. There are 12 large sheets that include original drawings and blueprints of various elevations and details. There is also an 11 page specification book.
Larson Brothers Construction (Starbuck, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1920 - 1930
Description:
Three pages of original drawing for the Jacob "John" and George Bjokne house in Lowry. It was designed and built by Larson Brothers Construction of Starbuck. The house stands at 221 Florence Avenue in Lowry. There is a history of the ownership of the house in the book "Our Home Town, Lowry, Minnesota." The pages include: Floor plans for the basement, 1st and 2nd floor - 38 x 75 cm, front elevation 35.5 x 44 cm, and south side elevation 35 x 31 cm.
Larson Brothers Construction (Starbuck, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1928
Description:
Blueprints for the Farmers Co-op Creamery in Lowry drawn by Larson Brothers Construction September 18, 1928. This set has both the original drawings on onion skin paper and the blueprint copies.
Larson Brothers Construction (Starbuck, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1925
Description:
Blueprints for the Alfred Erickson Home designed by Larson Brothers Construction in Starbuck in 1925. There are 6 pages of blueprints. Each of them is 36 x 46 cm.
Larson Brothers Construction (Starbuck, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1928
Description:
Blueprint for Super Service Station Glenwood 1928 drawn by Larson Brothers Construction October 15, 1928. We cannot find a building in Glenwood that matches this drawing. It may not have been built.
Larson Brothers Construction (Starbuck, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1925 - 1935
Description:
Original drawings for Court Building at Peters Sunset Beach Resort near Glenwood, Minnesota. The drawings are not dated or labeled, but they came from Larson Brothers Construction in Starbuck. The building was identified by Pope County Historical Society staff members. There are 4 pages, including: Front elevation 50 x 90.5 cm, 1st Floor Plan 49 x 90 cm, 2nd Floor plan 49 x 90 cm, and Basement & Foundation plan 49.5 x 90 cm.
Larson Brothers Construction (Starbuck, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1928
Description:
Blueprints for Cottage at Peters Sunset Beach Resort in Glenwood, Minnesota. The finished building is known as the Annex. Drawn by Larson Brothers Construction April 21, 1928. There are two pages: One with the floorplan for the basement, first floor, and second floor. The other page has the front elevation. We have both the original drawing and a blueprint copy of both pages.
Jackson, Frank W., Architects (St. Cloud, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1939
Description:
Blueprints for the Westport Public School 1939. The school was also known as School District #63 in Pope County, Minnesota. Designed by Frank W. Jackson, Architect, St. Cloud, Minnesota, June 8, 1939. There are 12 pages in the roll showing various elevations and floor plans.
Architectural blueprint for the tugboat "Hercules" that was built by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company in 1917. The vessel was scuttled to the bottom of Lake Minnetonka in 1926.
Architectural blueprint for the proposed but never-built 100 foot Express Boat that would have been part of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company's steamboat fleet on Lake Minnetonka.
Architectural blueprint for the 73 foot Express Boat "Excelsior" that was built and added to the Twin City Rapid Transit Company's Lake Minnetonka steamboat fleet in 1915. The vessel was decommissioned in 1926 and eventually scrapped.
Architectural blueprint for the 73 foot Express Boat "Excelsior" that was built and added to the Twin City Rapid Transit Company's Lake Minnetonka steamboat fleet in 1915. The vessel was decommissioned in 1926 and eventually scrapped.
Blueprints of Methodist Church Glenwood, Minnesota, drawn by Foss & Foss Architects of St. Cloud. There are 7 sheets of blueprints and the specification book.