The New Sweden Feed Store began as a general store, but had been converted to a feed store by the time this 1985 photograph was taken in New Sweden, Minnesota.
The Pizza Villa in St. Peter was once located at 301 South Minnesota Avenue. Nu Way Cleaners was located at 303 South Minnesota Avenue for many years. The Pizza Villa building is one of the oldest buildings in St. Peter. It has been the home of many different businesses over the years.
The Pizza Villa in St. Peter was once located at 301 South Minnesota Avenue. Nu Way Cleaners was located at 303 South Minnesota Avenue for many years. The Pizza Villa building is one of the oldest buildings in St. Peter. It has been the home of many different businesses over the years.
The Ben Franklin Dime Store and Burch's Shoe Store in St. Peter are shown in this photograph. Both businesses operated for many years in St. Peter before other businesses moved into the buildings. They were on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue.
The Hallmark store, the Ben Franklin Dime Store and Burch's Shoe Store in St. Peter are shown in this photograph. These businesses were eventually replaced by other businesses that moved into the buildings. They were on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue.
One of the buildings of the Standard Lumber Company in St. Peter is shown during the process of demolition. The truck shown was facing south along Front Street. The building on the far right is on the north side of Park Row.
The brick building at the right was the office of the Standard Lumber Company in St. Peter at 100 Park Row. Front Street is at the far left. This photograph was taken during the demolition of the lumber storage building that had been on the southwest corner of the intersection.
The Standard Lumber Company in St. Peter was located at 100 Park Row. Demolition of this building was in progress at the time this photograph was taken. The large doors on the north side of the building were along Park Row, near its intersection with Front Street.
The brick building at the right was the office of the Standard Lumber Company in St. Peter at 100 Park Row. Front Street is at the far left. This photograph was taken following the demolition of the lumber storage building that had been on the southwest corner of the intersection.
Looking southward along South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter from a location near the intersection with Broadway. The signs of many businesses that have since disappeared can be seen, such as Stensby Cleaners, Big John's Restaurant, the State Theater, Gannon's Restaurant, and the Odell Pharmacy.
The appearance of South Minnesota Avenue has changed considerably since this photograph, which looks to the north from a location between Nassau and Grace Streets, was taken in 1968 in St. Peter, Minnesota.
Ritt's Electric Center, the Skelly Service Station, and the State Theatre are among the businesses that have disappeared since this 1968 photograph was taken. The view looks to the south along South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, Minnesota, from a location between West Nassau and West Grace Streets.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1965, looking to the south from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Broadway. This postcard negative, marked 615, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1965, looking to the north from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Mulberry Street. This postcard negative, marked 605, has been converted to a digital positive image.
Buildings along Third Street in Nicollet, Minnesota, are shown in this postcard from the 1960s. The view looks to the east from a location near the Ash Street intersection.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1958, looking to the south from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Broadway. This postcard negative, marked 5148, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1958, looking to the north from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Myrtle Street. This postcard negative, marked 1518, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1956, looking to the north from a location in front of the Nicollet County Courthouse, near the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Myrtle Street. This postcard negative, marked 516, has been converted to a digital positive image.
The large building in the background is the St. Peter Feed Mill at 103 East Broadway in St. Peter, next to the bridge across the Minnesota River. Large mounds of snow along Broadway are visible in this winter view.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1953, looking to the south from a location near the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Broadway. This postcard negative, marked 513, has been converted to a digital positive image.
The Marigold Dairy at 216 to 220 Belgrade Avenue in North Mankato, Minnesota, was one of many buildings flooded in that community and in other communities in 1951 by high water levels along the length of the Minnesota River.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1951, looking to the north from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Grace Street. This postcard negative, marked 521A, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1951, looking to the south from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Park Row. This postcard negative, marked 501A, has been converted to a digital positive image.
Post office employees sorting mail in the St. Peter Post Office. They are, from left to right, Clair Gilbertson, Leroy (Jim) Miller, Ernest Kramer, Ray Sampson, and Jerry Pitman.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter Business District, looking to the south from the old Ludcke Theater and Opera House, which is visible on the far right. Also visible is the Nicollet Hotel at the end of the same block. Seitzer Ford is next to the hotel. This postcard negative, marked 409, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the buildings along the west side of South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, beginning with the Nicollet Hotel at the Park Row intersection. Next is the Seitzer Ford automobile dealership. Fourth from the left is the old Ludcke Theater and Opera House. This postcard negative, marked 418, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district, looking to the south along Minnesota Avenue from Park Row. The J. C. Penney Co. store is among the many businesses shown. This postcard negative, marked 408, has been converted to a digital positive image.
Located at 319 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, Minnesota, Peterson Brothers Billiards and Bowling was in existence for many years. Residents remember a large sign in the shape of a bowling pin attached to the front of the building.
The Peterson Brothers Billiards and Bowling establishment at 319 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, Minnesota, operated for many years. A sign in the shape of a large bowling pin was a prominent feature on the front of the building.
Bill's Popcorn Wagon in St. Peter also sold roasted peanuts, candy, and cigarettes, based on a close inspection of this photograph. It was operated by Bill Krisatis.
The Swenson Confectionary Shop in St. Peter was located at 204 South Minnesota Avenue. The three people shown in this interior photograph are probably the owners, Carl, Frank, and Gus Swenson.
Constructed in 1888 southwest of the mill pond in St. Peter, Minnesota, the Power House was demolished in 1987. It contained a well 45 feet deep and pumps to move water to a standpipe above the city. Two dynamos inside the building were used in the process of generating electricity and providing it to city residents for several years.
Northward view of the St. Peter business district begins at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Nassau Street. It reaches as far as the beginning of the boulevard at Skaro Street. The Nicollet County Bank is at the left, and the First National Bank is at the right.
Four men are shown inside the Klossner Creamery in Nicollet County. From left to right, they are: Verne Johnson, Roman Kosek, Keith Johnson, and William Hoffmann.
A view of the business district along Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The view includes Schleuder's Jewelry, and Dick's Clothing on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue. The Nicollet County Bank is also visible on the next block.
St. Peter business district looking northward along South Minnesota Avenue from a location at its intersection with Grace Street. Many old cars are visible, and the signs of many of the stores can be read. The boulevard that started at Skaro Street can be seen in the far distance in the middle of the photograph.
A view of the business district along Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The view includes Ritt's Appliances, Schleuder's Jewelry, and Dick's Clothing on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue.
The C. H. Feldman Hardware Store at the far left was located at 512 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The photographer aimed his camera northward along the avenue from its intersection with Myrtle Street. A portion of the Nicollet County Courthouse is visible at the far right.
Exterior view of the old Standard Lumber Company buildings in St. Peter. The entrance of the building in the foreground faced north, along Park Row. The long side of the same building faced South Front Street.
Exterior view of the Seitzer Ford automobile garage in St. Peter, which was located at 118 South Minnesota Avenue. A portion of this photograph appears in the October 1st, 1930 issue of the St. Peter Herald. This dealership was one of the first in Minnesota.
The interior of the Lindberg Hardware Store at 119 West Nassau Street is shown in this image. The store was operated by Frank Lindberg and his son Karl about the time this photograph was taken.
The interior of the Lindberg Hardware Store at 119 West Nassau Street is shown in this image. The store was operated by Frank Lindberg and his son Karl about the time this photograph was taken.
Exterior view of the Lampert Lumber Company's buildings in St. Peter. The building in the foreground was on the southeast corner of the intersection of Third and Grace Streets, facing Grace.
Exterior view of the Klein Furniture building in St. Peter, which is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Mulberry Street, facing the avenue. Fire destroyed the top floor of the building many years later.