Composite image of buildings in Mankato: Public Library, Union School, Franklin School, and YMCA Building. Note from Nellie to Mrs. P. Simons in Appleton City, MS.
The Consolidated School in Nicollet, Minnesota, was a familiar sight to generations of students. The decision to consolidate district schools in the Nicollet area and to construct this school building was made in 1916. The building was demolished in 1985.
This Consolidated School in Nicollet, Minnesota, was used for many years. Constructed following the consolidation of district schools in 1916, the building was demolished in 1985.
Postcard sent to parents; the back reads "Dear Folks: I received that package from Sears Reobuck and Co. this morning well I will thank you before I forget it. Say those gloves fit the shoes too, I will certainly be able to make use of the gloves as it is getting pretty cold up here already. Say now before I forget it I must tell you to send me some stamps again as I run out, just about Best Regards, Your son and Brother Werner Krug""
This postcard shows Johnson Hall on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus and is addressed to Mr. Peter Broberg, New London, Minn. The back reads, "Visited G.A.C. today and had a pleasant chat with Dr. Uhler. Am now waiting for train to Rock Island, Ill. Thanks for all you did for me! Andrew P. Lundberg[?]"
This room was dedicated to Mr. Greenleaf Clark, and is on the third floor of the library. The ceiling panels show the decorative patterns that will eventually be painted.
This photograph was taken from what is now Market Street between 4th and 5th Streets. Smoke is coming from the chimney of the James J. Hill Reference Library, indicating that the heating system is now working. Work is still being done on the main entrance to that library. A crane is still in front of the Saint Paul Public Library. An advertisement on the barricade reads "Say Gordon When You Say Hat."
This is the Reading Room, on the second floor of the library, looking from the east toward the west. The room is in the very early stages of interior work.