Two women, one man, and two boys with horse and buggy in front of a house. Note on back of photo says,""Grandma Pierce Alice, Grandad Pierce Merritt, Frank, George, Lillian. This house is down by Bill Phelps, Good Thunder, Mn."
Parsons King Johnson home and family; note reads, "Lot 3, Johnson, Parsons King Home, c1865. Built in 1857, corner of Front and Hickory. M/M Johnson with children, L-R, Frank Johnson, (baby) Clarence Johnson, Charles Johnson, Julia McFadden Johnson."
Map of Ramsey and Manomin Counties and east Hennepin County showing land ownership with drawings of prominent businesses, houses and schools along two edges. This is 1/2 of a large map; second map has same title.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This drawing shows the city of St. Peter as it appeared in 1870. It provides the only known images of some of the structures that are featured, one of which is the First Lutheran Church, which is listed as the Swedish Church on the drawing. Also shown is the bridge over the Minnesota River at Broadway, which could be turned to allow the passage of riverboats.
Exterior view of an ornate brick building with double double-decker cupola on top of house; elaborate frame decking; walkway or road with wood fence posts/gate; tree and another structure can be seen in the background.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This is the home of George Dryer, who lived at the intersection of Third and Walnut Streets in St. Peter. Dryer was the steward at the St. Peter State Hospital. The 1880 census lists Dryer, his wife, Anna, and their children, Mary Emma, Anna, and Horatio. George is on the porch and Mary is in the carriage.
Lakeside Lester Park; George B. Sargent built this house in 1873 at Forty-Fifth Avenue East and London Road; it was later the home of his son William C. Sargent; winter; snow; porch; chimneys; modified mansard-style roof; architectural details; dormers; clapboard; stone foundation; brick work
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Set of architectural drawings shows both exterior and interior features of the Nicollet Hotel in St. Peter. The hotel opened in 1873 as the Nicollet House, and was one of the finest hotels in southern Minnesota. Edward P. Bassford was the hotel's architect. The building ceased to be used as a hotel in 1974. Saved from impending demolition following the 1998 tornado in St. Peter, the building survived to become an apartment building, as well as the home of various businesses.
Judge William McCluer's Residence, SW Corner of North Third and Mulberry Street. Before he became a judge, McCluer, an attorney, was mayor of Stillwater in 1876.
Looking north from intersection of Main and Myrtle Streets. Three story brick Masonic Hall is on the left. Smoke is billowing from a fire near Staples Mill.
Five women, one man, and two bicycles in front the Samuel Lowry Osborn house. Note on back of photo says,"Home of Samuel Lowry Osborn, Agency Hill, [illegible] Eleanor Osborn."
Neighborhoods of Duluth, Central Hillside; Luke Marvin House. The Marvins were an early Duluth family and long associated with First Presbyterian Church and Duluth government and development. Queen Anne style house includes a wrap around porch with a child and a woman on the steps.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
South Fifth Street home of Mr. Rogers of St. Peter. In the background can be seen the old jail, which was located on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Washington Avenue and Broadway.
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1881-02-19
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: South side, St. Croix Avenue, Lots 15, Block 5 of Wilkins. Owner: Nels Christenson, Builder: Nels Christenson.
This is the interior of the home of George Dryer, who lived at the intersection of Third and Walnut Streets in St. Peter. Dryer was the steward at the St. Peter State Hospital. The 1880 census lists Dryer, his wife, Anna, and their children, Mary Emma, Anna, and Horatio.
This is the interior of the home of George Dryer, who lived at the intersection of Third and Walnut Streets in St. Peter. Dryer was the steward at the St. Peter State Hospital. The 1880 census lists Dryer, his wife, Anna, and their children, Mary Emma, Anna, and Horatio.
This is the home of George Dryer, who lived at the intersection of Third and Walnut Streets in St. Peter. Dryer was the steward at the St. Peter State Hospital. The 1880 census lists Dryer, his wife, Anna, and their children, Mary Emma, Anna, and Horatio.
Exterior of Hennessy Brothers Saloon with seven men posing in front. Very center has two pistols a knife and a shotgun. Two story, free standing, wooden building.
Note on back of photograph reads, "Grandma Meihofer and Uncle Henry Meihofer. Picture of their home, N. 2nd, 2 block N. of Imm. Church Rt. Side, from Berlin, Germany, their daugh[t]er Ida Bertha Wilimia married Westly Fuller 1899."
This photograph shows the Nicollet County Courthouse in St. Peter. To its north (at far left) is the Gorman Building, which was demolished to make room for the Carnegie Library. Two ladies can be seen walking on the boardwalks.
West Duluth; Winness house; Sixtieth Avenue West and Highland Street; people in yard include Anna Cole, Clara Wade, Henry Sampson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Winness, Mr. and Mrs. L. Winness, Mae Winness, John Winness; witch's hat; fence; horse and buggy; balcony; porch; houses; laundry in background; spring; children; baby; baby carriage
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Includes descriptions of Washburn Park's improvements, Minnehaha Creek, transportation, prices and terms for lots, and homeowners listed; with photo of """"Washburn Memorial Home""""
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-03-19
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: East side, Second Street, Lot 7, Block 18 of Original Town. Owner: B.F. Rice. Permit rejected on March 19, 1886..
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-03-20
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: West side, Main Street, Block 18 of Original Town. Owner: George Jucks, Builder: Andrew Oleson. Permit granted on March 22, 1886.
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-03-23
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: East side, Main Street, Block 1 of Original Town. Owner: N.W. Manufacturing and Car Company, Builder: L.W. Eldred. Permit granted on March 23, 1886.
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-03-23
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: West side, Second Street, Lot 5, Block 24 of Original Town. Owner: A.C. Lull, Builder: E. Brown. Permit granted on March 23, 1886.
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-03-26
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: West side, Third Street, Lot 5, Block 34 of Original Town. Owner: George Volmer, Builder: Thomas Roney. Permit granted on March 29, 1886.
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: West side, Main Street, Lot 8, Block 18 of Original Town. Owner: John McKusick. Permit rejected on March 29, 1886, then granted on April 3, 1886.
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-04-08
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: West side, Water Street, Lot 8, Block 28 of Original Town. Owner: Frank Barrar, Architect: George Low, Builder: Thomas Roney. Permit granted on April 8, 1886.
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-04-08
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: West side, Third Street, Lot 1, Block 31 of Original Town. Owner: Theo Jussoy, Architect: C.F. Struck , Builder: George Low. Permit granted on April 8, 1886.
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-04-09
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: East side, Second Street, Lots 23 and 24, Block 15 of Churchill Nelson and Slaughters. Owner: Robert Siebert, Builder: Robert Siebert. Permit granted on April 9, 1886.
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-04-09
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: East side, First Street, Lot 22, Block 1 of Churchill and Nelsons Second. Owner: Andrew McMahon, Builder: Michael Carroll. Permit granted on April 9, 1886.
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-04-10
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: East side, Fourth Street, Block 2 of Marshs Second. Owner: O'Neal Brothers. Permit granted on April 10, 1886.