Image taken from bay showing the wooden footings for the first ore dock in Agate Bay. Wooden planks are lined up along the bank, Agate Bay House is the large building in the center of the image. Construction of the ore docks began in 1883.
Ferdinand "Fritz" Westlund discussing the operations of the Thompson Ferry by his father, Herman Westlund, during the 1920s. The Thompson Ferry operated across the Minntesota River between Jordan, Minnesota and San Francisco Township, Carver County. The first 51 minutes is filmed in Fritz Westlund's home in Chaska. Fritz and interviewers discuss construction of the ferry; construction of the winch, cable, and deadman anchors; use of a ""ferry club."" Starting at 51:30, interviewers and Fritz are at the former ferry location on the banks of the Minnesota River.
Street scene taken from Old High School. Original Lake County courthouse and sheriffs residence can be seen on the right side of the image. Note the wooden sidewalks and wagon-rutted roads.
