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. DelStelling 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 Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, Norm's Watch and Clock Repair, Gopher Heating, The Savage Municipal Liquor Store, the VFW, the Vine Street Bar, the Savage Post Office (in the former Riley Store), the Savage Cafe and the Dan Patch Apartments. DelStelling 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. DelStelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Allen's Dodge Dealership and Ambulance Service on Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West) Savage Minnesota was established at the same location in 1915. When owner Ed Allen retired in 1973, he sold the business, which became Southside Dodge. A portion of the original building remains in use as McHale Auto Body. DelStelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
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.
The Green Hotel, built in the early 1900s, photographed before being burnt by the Savage Minnesota Fire Department in 1963 to become the site of Mark Egan's new Texaco Station. The Hotel also operated as the Boarding House, The Campbell Hotel and McDonnell's Hotel. This is the location of the Quality Inn, 4601 West Highway 13, Savage Minnesota. DelStelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all- gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all- gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all- gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
Interior of Plaza Food Centre, Burnsville Minnesota's first full service grocery store opened in 1963 at the Jet Plaza Shopping Center. In later years the business, on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, became known as Sullivan's SuperValu.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
The Savage Barbershop was located on Minnesota Street (now 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota next to Allen's Dodge. The barbers were Ray Wagener, Jens Bohn and Jim Visnovec.
Ground breaking in 1963 for Eagan Minnesota's first bank. Valley National Bank was located next the Cedarvale Shopping Center, Highway 13 and Cedar Avenue.
Ground breaking in 1963 for Eagan, Minnesota's first bank. Valley National Bank was located next the Cedarvale Shopping Center, Highway 13 and Cedar 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 Post Office, Bloomquist Hardware, Jim Brady Drug and Kearney's Variety and Grocery store
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota businesses included the former Riley Store, the Savage Cafe, the Razors Edge Barbershop Dan Patch Bowling Lanes and the Savage Post Office. The biker rider has not been identified.
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).
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 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.
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 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.
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).
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.
Burnsville Township, Burnsville Minnesota, leased its first police car in 1964 from Allen's Dodge, Savage, Minnesota for $139 a month. Shown - Patrolman Ken Day and Mayor Roger Richardson.
Originally owned by Frank Klingelhut and then Jens Caspersen, the Embassy Bar and Restaurant (usually referrred to as Jens Embassy) was located at Interstate 35W and Embassy Road, Burnsville Minnesota. After being sold in 1972, it became Minotti's and finally the Corner House restaurant, which burnt in 1977. Burnsville Volkswagen was built on this site, which in 2021 is vacant. DelStelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Originally owned by Frank Klingelhut and then Jens Caspersen, the Embassy Bar and Restaurant (usually referrred to as Jens Embassy) was located at Interstate 35W and Embassy Road, Burnsville Minnesota. After being sold in 1972, it became Minotti's and finally the Corner House restaurant, which burnt in 1977. Burnsville Volkswagen was built on this site, which in 2021 is vacant. DelStelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Originally owned by Frank Klingelhut and then Jens Caspersen, the Embassy Bar and Restaurant (usually referrred to as Jens Embassy) was located at Interstate 35W and Embassy Road, Burnsville Minnesota. After being sold in 1972, it became Minotti's and finally the Corner House restaurant, which burnt in 1977. Burnsville Volkswagen was built on this site, which in 2021 is vacant. DelStelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Nicols was one of the train stops for Eagan Minnesota on Cedar Avenue leading to the Cedar Avenue Bridge. It consisted of the Jim Scott General Store operated 1920-1953 and the railroad depot. After Jim Scott died in 1953, the building stood unused and was burnt during fire training in 1964. The street is now Nicols Road, Eagan, Minnesota
Nicols was one of the train stops for Eagan Minnesota on Cedar Avenue leading to the Cedar Avenue Bridge. It consisted of the Jim Scott General Store operated 1920 - 1953 and the railroad depot. After Jim Scott died in 1953, the building stood many years unused and was burnt as a part of fire training in 1964. The street is now Nicols Road, Eagan Minnesota. DelStelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Nicols was one of the train stops for Eagan Minnesota on Cedar Avenue leading to the Cedar Avenue Bridge. It consisted of the Jim Scott General Store operated 1920 - 1953 and the railroad depot. After Jim Scott died in 1953, the building stood many years. DelStelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Francis and Marie Popehn owned and operated the Lyn Rose Dairy Store, Tap and Party Room from 1960-1969 at the intersection of Lyndale Avenue and Rosemount Road (now Interstate 35W and County Road 42) Burnsville, Minnesota. After its sale to Jack Young, it became Jack's Place.
Nicols Railroad Depot, which was one of the train stops for Eagan Minnesota, on Cedar Avenue (now Nicols Road) was burnt down during fire training in 1964. Nicols was also the home of the Jim Scott General Store, which operated 1920-1953, across from the depot.
The last photo of Nicols which was one of the train stops for Eagan Minnesota on Cedar Avenue. Leading to the Cedar Avenue Bridge Nicols consisted of the Jim Scott General Store which operated 1920 - 1953 and the railroad depot. After Jim Scott died in 1953, the building stood empty for many years.
The Savage Water Tower stood near the City Hall and Fire Department on Elm Street (renamed Quentin Avenue South) Savage Minnesota. DelStelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Joe and Janette Connelly farm during 1965 flood was located on Highway 13 near Cliff Road. Burnsville Minnesota. Prior owners were his parents Jim and Anna Connelly, Michael and Mary Kennelly Dunn and her parents Walter and Sarah Kennedy Kennelly, who purchased the farm in 1864.
Joe and Janette Connelly farm during 1965 flood was located on Highway 13 near Cliff Road. Burnsville Minnesota. Prior owners were his parents Jim and Anna Connelly, Michael and Mary Kennelly Dunn and her parents Walter and Sarah Kennedy Kennelly, who purchased the farm in 1864.
Jens Caspersen (1907-1985) born in Denmark came to the United States in 1928 and could speak very little English. During the early 1930s he worked on farms in the Burnsville, Minnesota and several years as a mil truck driver. In 1938 he opened his tavern on Highway 13 and ten years later purchased the Embassy Club, which he operated until his retirement in 1965. The Jens A.Caspersen Landing on the Minnesota River and Cedar Avenue Bridge, is dedicated to him.
Margaret Doren was the first elementary school principal and director of elementary education when the Burnsville School opened in 1957. She remained with the school district until 1965.