The Aftenro Society was organized in 1908 by a group of Norwegian women to raise money for the construction of a good Christian old people's home. Their first building was opened in 1921 with 30 residents and was named for the Norwegian word meaning �Evening�s Rest� (Aftenro). The Aftenro home presently continues its function as a home for the aged, in its location at 1423 North Nineteenth Avenue East. In this view of the new building, the entire front grounds area is a vegetable garden.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Staff of Jones-Harrison Residence stand on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1917
Description:
Annual Report, Woman's Christian Association - Reports of 1916-1917, including 25 years of history of the woman's Christian Association, and handwritten changes to the bylaws of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the woman's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residenced is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1926
Description:
Annual Report, Woman's Christian Association - Reports of 1925-1926, detailing the celebration of the 38-year anniversay of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the woman's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residenced is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1913
Description:
Annual Report, Woman's Christian Association - Reports of 1912-1913, including a financial report of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the woman's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residenced is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1917
Description:
Annual Report, Woman's Christian Association - Reports of 1916-1917, detailing the raise of the age limit to 70 years and raise of admissions fees to $500 at Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the woman's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residenced is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1911
Description:
Annual Report, Woman's Christian Association - Reports of 1910-1911, including notes from Emily H. Knapp, the Recording Secretay, on the welfare of the 27 residents of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the woman's Christian Association and is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1915
Description:
Annual Report, Woman's Christian Association - Reports of 1914-1915, detailing the first meeting of the year and stating an urgent need for accomodations for more elderly woman.
Grace Erlandson stands on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Grace Erlandson, an early staff member of Jones-Harrison Residence, and her friend stand in front of Cedar Lake, on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Grace Erlandson and Olive Kelly Hanson sit in front of Cedar Lake on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Grace Erlandson, an early staff member of Jones-Harrison Residence, plays the guitar on the grounds of the Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Grace Erlandson, an early staff member of Jones-Harrison Residence, stands on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1948
Description:
Booklet including history of The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota, including information regarding the founding of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the woman's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residenced is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
This photograph features the back of Margaret Hall, on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1919
Description:
Maketing booklet for The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota, including historical background of the woman's Christian Association and information regarding various clubs and residences, including Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the woman's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residenced is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Date Created:
1922
Description:
Maketing booklet for The Woman's Christian Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota, including historical background of the woman's Christian Association and information regarding various clubs and residences, including Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the woman's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residenced is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Olive Kelly Hanson and a dog stand in front of the Old Cottage, on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Olive Kelly Hanson and a friend stand in front of the Old Cottage on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Olive Kelly Hanson stands on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
A staff member of Jones-Harrison Residence, Olive Kelly Hanson, stands on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Original will of Jane T. Harrison, co-founder of the Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Woman's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residenced is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Photo Album of Olive Kelly, staff member of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Woman's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residenced is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
A portrait of Grace Erlandson, an early staff member at the Jones Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
A portrait of Judge E.H. Jones, co-founder of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.