Bailey Brothers outside of their store demonstrating the durability of their overalls in a publicity stunt. A large crowd surrounds the brothers on a stage set up in front of their store. Reproduction by Fred Heiland; original.
The building that is standing next to the hotel was built in 1904, the hotel was built in 1857 and was demolished in 1912. The Peter Carlin Saloon is on the main floor of the hotel. A jewelry store is directly behind the hotel and First National Bank is to its left. Two men are standing in the doorway to the saloon.
Black and white albumen print of a pool hall in Belle Plaine, most likely owned by Christ Albrecht. Seen are a pool table with racked balls in the foreground and two additional tables in the background. Five men are standing by the pool tables in the background. They are, from left to right, Christ Albrecht, Jim Mangen, Ole Olson, Joe Gaffney, and an unknown man.
Two story brick building, 4 gabled windows on upper level, horse drawn carriage in foreground with two women dressed in black coats in front seat, possibly a third person in the backseat. Two dark horses are attached to carriage they are standing still for photo. A single story building is to the left of the bank, it says "Lumbe" (Lumber) along top, a man is standing in the doorway.
Portrait of the 1923 Belle Plaine Tigers baseball team. Pictured in the front row from left to right are Gerry O'Connell, Joe Hahn, Fred Keup, Clyde Bristol, Victor Kahle, and Rollie Engfer. Pictured in the second row from left to right are Francis "Tade" Connelly, Alf Albrecht, Clarence Meligren, Charlie Frank, Ray Grosser, George Vancore, and Howard Engfer.
The 1952 Belle Plaine Tiger baseball team. Seen in the front row are bat boys Paul Johnson and Greg Engfer. Pictured in the middle row from left to right are Pete Johnson, Fred Schultz, Jerry Miller, "Baldy" Hartkopf, Jim Geske, and Rollie Seltz. Pictured in the last row from left to right are Bob Meyer, George Bodmer, Paul Keup, Lloyd Schultz, Jim Pollard, Jack O'Brien, Fred Keup, and Gene O'Brien. This team attended the state baseball tournament that year.
Cast of Belle Plaine performers dressed for the "Heroic Dutchman." Costumes are an eighteenth century military style uniform and an individual in black face. There are seven men and two women.
Brick building with large glass windows, second story is covered in shutters; probably summer. Signs in window read "Insurance, Money loaned, Buy or Sell Notes, Mortgages, Foreign, Domestic, Exchange, Passage Tickets to all parts of Europe, Collector Specialty." Group of children in front of building with two adults; one is probably the teacher the other is a man who likely is the bank owner/manager. One child is on a bicycle.
Portrait of Dr. Maloney standing in the middle of the gravel road some 200 yards from the "Giraffe" water tower. He is wearing a suit and top hat with a chain watch in his pocket. His St. Bernard-type dog is standing at his side.
George, John and T. Vancore (left to right) stand in front of store. Window has an advertisement for Sherwin-Williams paint, Money orders, drugs, and public telephone station. Hitching pole and electrical pole in front. The building is brick
Stable was used as old town hall. Corner of South Chestnut and East Main Street. Large two story building with a bay window on the first floor, addition on buildings left side. Building was later torn down for Keup motors
Interior view of an unknown store's interior. Four men in dressed in "shopkeeper" shirts with sleeves and bowties. View includes the tin ceiling; stove pipe running horizontal along the ceiling. Pineapples, potatoes, Kellogg's Corn Flakes, tea, coffee and canned goods are for sale.
A group is standing in doorway of store, which is in the Schilz building. Left to right: Tommy Traynor (boy), John Drager, Jim Conway (derby hat), Jim Meuwissen, Julia Bailey, Mr. Woodis (salesman), Joe Neubeiser, Bill Bailey, Addie Bailey, Mrs. Mary Kahle, Lizzie Baumann, Mike McCarthy, Casper Verkinnes, Leo Foley (boy), horse and wagon.
Model Clothing Store Float for a parade on October 3-4, 1936 in Belle Plaine. View includes two oxen pulling a wagon, man in boots and hat and cane, women and two children in the wagon. Two men in white band uniforms, one carrying a snare drum.
Plano Days Parade featuring the Valley Coronet Band, people holding Plano days signs. Jacob Schmitt proprietor of Plano Machinery organized the parade as an advertisement. Some people are holding open umbrellas, there is a large crowd and horses and wagons. It is June 19th
Portrait of Sam Bowler who owned the State Bank and Lumberyard (until 1904 at which time he moved to Colorado) and. F. J. Whitlock sitting in the back of a wagon. A boxcar on train tracks is visible behind them and a dog is looking up at them.
Riding plow with team and rider. Draped over the horses is a large banner advertising William Weibeler's general store in Belle Plaine. The banner reads: "Go To Wm. Weibeler/Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing/Shoes, Groceries, Etc./Belle Plaine, Minn." A corn field is visible in the background.
Black and white albumen print of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Seen are the front of the church with the rectory to the right of the building. A man, most likely the then current priest, is standing at the front entrance of the church. Written on the backside of the image is "Sacred Heart/Pelton Photo/1896/ Belle Plaine, Mn. Sacred Heart Church first steeple, which was struck by lightning and burned." The building was demolished in 1989.
Three story brick building, which was home to Schmitt Brewery. It is flanked on both sides by two smaller buildings that are attached. Wood piles and kegs visible. Five men are in front of building and one border collie type dog, three of them are holding mugs of beer. One man sits on a keg.
Black and white albumen print showing a side alter at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. The alter is highly decorative carved wood with arches, finials, cut work, and a painted religion scene. It is also decorated with a nativity set. Written on the backside of the image is "Side alter at St. P. and P. Church/Belle Plaine."
Black and white print showing the interior of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Seen are the main and side alters, a small balcony, several pews, banners, Stations of the Cross, and other decorations. Written on the backside of the image is "Decorated 1882/Inside of old Catholic Church Sts Peter and Paul/Belle Plaine, Mn."
Building made of wood, gable front with shutters and large front windows. Wood picket fence, beer sign. Nick Walerious is the proprietor. 19 people are in front of building and two women are in upper story windows; they are family members of the proprietor. Border Collie type dog stands at a mans side.