Harlan Dammann provides a narrative of the Hamburg Centennial Parade. Footage begins with a drive trhough of the floats and individuals in the parade staging area. At 4:15, the footage moves to recording parade spectators along the parade route through Hamburg. At 8:31, footage of the parade begins, recorded from a raised viewing platform and narrated by Harlan Dammann.
Ferdinand "Fritz" Westlund discussing the operations of the Thompson Ferry by his father, Herman Westlund, during the 1920s. The Thompson Ferry operated across the Minntesota River between Jordan, Minnesota and San Francisco Township, Carver County. The first 51 minutes is filmed in Fritz Westlund's home in Chaska. Fritz and interviewers discuss construction of the ferry; construction of the winch, cable, and deadman anchors; use of a ""ferry club."" Starting at 51:30, interviewers and Fritz are at the former ferry location on the banks of the Minnesota River.
Footage is a compilation of the residents of the Nightingale Nursing Home, former Nagel Hospital, in Waconia, Minnesota. Clips record entertainment for the residents, such as crafts, children's puppet shows, dances, and outings by and on Lake Waconia. Some footage captures everyday happenings, such as taking meals, taking medications, etc.
