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.
Postcard showing the railroad yards of Belle Plaine looking west. The White Lily Flour Mill and grain elevator visible as well as the depot with box cars pulled up to it. Left corner missing due to the removal of the postage stamp. Postcard addressed to Mr. Mat Deusterman, Jordan.
Black and white photograph. View of Sacred Heart Church from balcony-alter in alcove behind large arch, serval pews and chandelier in foreground, curved arch over alter, carved wood pulpit on (photo's)right of alter, statues on either side of alter, with small cloth covered alters (candles and other items on alter) directly under statues, four frames hung on wall from ceiling coving (frames lean away from wall), religious paintings on either side of alter (high on wall) - above on heavy cardboard - embelished in corners geometric design and edges with lines in gold ink. Rear handwriting reads; blue ink "Sacred Heart Church", black ink "176", pencil "p169 top 100%", pencil "041" in circle.
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.
John Schoell telephone office, Belle Plaine. Two women at switchboard are Annie and Winnie O'Connor. Standing next to them is John Schoell. Behind switchboard is Joe Fidelduy. Man at facing left is unidentified. Walls wallpapered with large boarder. Bank of Belle Plaine calendar hanging on wall. Photograph very fragile.
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.
Bernice Weinzierl of St. Boniface (sister to Elvira Weinzierl Notermann), covered in bees for publicity at Minnesota State Fair. White dress, white kerchief in hair, smiling.
Ward Brickyard - overhead view of brickyard, 10 rows of bricks in center of photo with two groups of people standing on far side of brick rows, open sided, tin roofed structures on left side of brick rows, one open sided tin roofed structure on right side. Four trees and hillside in foreground with dirt road on lower right side. Trees and houses in distance. Handwriting on rear in black ink reads "David Schultz on cart, Bill Hamann pushes cart, said Hawey Schultz", "Ward Brickyard Blakeley", "122", blue ink "105%", pencil "page 103", "047" in circle. Stamp in brown ink reads "Photo by Fred J Heiland, 128 So. Market Street, Belle Plaine, Minn. 56011.
Colorized postcard showing the boat house at the Grainwood Hotel in Prior Lake. Seen is the building with a dock and boat resting on the shore. A small portion of the hotel is visible in the background. Printed in black at the upper right corner of the image is "Boat House, Grainwood, Prior Lake, Minn." The card is used and is addressed to Miss. Minnie Kintzie of Shakopee. The message reads "From Joe O'Brien."
Real photographic postcard of women boating at Grainwood Hotel on Prior Lake. Seen are two small sail boats with three women on each boat. The Grainwood Hotel's dock is seen along the right side of the image and the railroad bridge is visible in the background. Etched into the emulsion along the bottom edge of the image is "'Grainwood' at Prior Lake, Minn." The card is used and is addressed to Miss. E. A. Kintzie from her brother Charles Schultz. The message reads "Dear Sis. Well it is now 10 P.M. and I am awfully tired but thought I must write a few lines. We got beat tonight a terrible whooping too. They beat us 6 games. What do you know about that. I have a fierce headache I wrote reading circle all afternoon then I got such a headache. I am so glad you are feeling some better. I was so worried about it. The intention for this month is for "Sailors." Time somebody was praying for them. Well Dearie I will have to bid you a fond good night. Wish you were here for Friday night its the Class Day.
Photograph of play cast of Belle Plaine production of "The Bank Cashier." Nine cast members, including three women. Two men dressed as clowns, women in dresses, and men in suits. J.A. Mohrcacher, the bank cashier; Christ Albrecht Jr., a paying teller; Anton E Link, lawyer sharp; William Schmidt lawyer slick; Cyril Frank, blinkey banker; Andrew Donavan, police officer and Mr. Sinclair; Margaret Albrecht, Grace Sinclair; Francis Albrecht, Grace's servant; Rose Feltman, maid, scrubwoman.
Albumen print showing the cast of "The Bank Cashier." A local play in Belle Plaine, the image shows the cast members in costume and gathered together on stage. Cast members include: Will Schmitt, Rose Fettman, Andy Donovan, Joe Mohrbacher, Tony Link, Margaret Albrecht, Christ Albrecht, Frances Albrecht, and Cyril Frank.
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.
Black and white reproduction photograph (June 24, 1954). Students and teacher of St. John School standing in front of school house. Can see three windows of church in background. In white writing on the bottom corner of the print reads "Scholars" and "St.Johns School Belle Plaine, Minn."