Photo of the late stages of a barn being built. There are three unidentified men on the roof of the barn. Images in this collection were found in the attic of an old farm house in Kandiyohi County formerly owned by George Kallevig. Whether these negatives are from the Kallevig family or not is unknown.
The W. M. Nutting House was located between the Union Street and the Third Street East. The sketch shows the south side of the house. It was built in 1888 for the John Claudius and Calista (Morse) Nutting family, and was given to Carleton College in 1970 by their granddaughters. Contemporary newspaper reports referred to the house as one of the finest in the city. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 due to its status as the only remaining example of a brick home of this size and period in Northfield.
The W. M. Nutting House was located between the Union Street and the Third Street East. The sketch shows the north side of the house. It was built in 1888 for the John Claudius and Calista (Morse) Nutting family, and was given to Carleton College in 1970 by their granddaughters. Contemporary newspaper reports referred to the house as one of the finest in the city. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 due to its status as the only remaining example of a brick home of this size and period in Northfield.
The W. M. Nutting house was located between the Union Street and the Third Street East. The sketch shows the front side of the house. The Nutting family has been associated with Carleton College since its founding. John C. Nutting was a trustee of the College, and through his leadership of the First National Bank, provided a strong link between Carleton and Northfield. The Nutting House was built in 1888 for the family of John Claudius and Calista (Morse) Nutting, and was given to Carleton College in 1970 by their granddaughters. Contemporary newspaper reports referred to the house as "one of the finest in the city." It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 due to its status as the only remaining example of a brick home of this size and period in Northfield, and as a well-known landmark in the community because of the high regard in which the Nutting Family was held. With an exterior faced in cream brick trimmed with red sandstone, beveled glass and stained glass in various windows, gingerbread-style porches, pocket doors, and extensive use of various hard and soft woods throughout the interior of the 20-room home, it has long been regarded as a treasure in Northfield. The drawing is mounted on cardboard.
Princess Theater program listing events the week of January 2, 1909: the southern romance "Texas" by Jane Maudlin Fieige, performed by the Neill Stock Company. Also articles on "The Wild Orochs" and "Plays and Players," and advertisements, drawings and photographs.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Small table with souveneirs and pictures on it and hardinger, painted plate, china, spoons, greeting card, letter opener, dress, fan, cruet and wallpaper.
Exterior view of the Swedish Mansion, this later became the American-Swedish Institute. Turnbald's home was completed in 1908 and in 1929 it became the American Swedish Institute.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Herman Schlink, stone sculptor for the mansion, poses on the left with his brother, Frank Schlink, who helped with the rough carving, and Mr. Corwin, a helper on the right. Almost completed mansion in the background. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Mr. Corwin, helper to Mr. Herman Schlink, poses at right with Herman Schlink, center, and Frank Schlink, brother to Herman and rough carver. Herman Schlink was the master craftsman for all the exterior stone carving on the Turnblad mansion. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
Master stone carver Herman G. Schlink carves stone for the facade of the Swan J. Turnblad residence. Completed in 1908, the Swan J. Turnblad mansion was built in the French Chateauesque style. The house became the American Swedish Institute in 1929.
This postcard shows the St. Peter stand pipe, which was located near the northern boundary of the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. This structure served as the city water tower.
Photo of the Sperry house located in Willmar, MN. The Sperry house was built in 1893. In 1970 Bryan Sperry died and the Sperry house was transferred to the care of the Kandiyohi County Historical Society. Peter Bonde was sheriff in Kandiyohi County from 1906-1927. He was known as the Prohibition Sheriff. Images in this collection were taken by Peter Bonde from 1890-1910.
Photo of the Sperry house located in Willmar, MN. The Sperry house was built in 1893. In 1970 Bryan Sperry died and the Sperry house was transferred to the care of the Kandiyohi County Historical Society. The man and the little boy in the yard are unidentified. Peter Bonde was sheriff in Kandiyohi County from 1906-1927. He was known as the Prohibition Sheriff. Images in this collection were taken by Peter Bonde from 1890-1910.
South side of Olive Street including the Ferris Opera House, the Moore Block, the Calumet Block and on down. Several horse and wagons parked on the dirt street as well as a group of boys.
Single large house - 124 N. Spring St with 1902 Springfield Public School in background. There is a boy with his dog in front of the house. There is a boardwalk off on the side.
This was Ely's second modern hospital, the first being the Tanner Hospital. The Shipman Hospital was torn down in 1958 to make room for the "new" Ely Clinic.