Roy Carlson (1886-1992) discusses excursion boats in Lake City, Minnesota. He and the audience also discuss storms, using the boats for commuting and dancing, and the fires at Gillett & Eaton. A man name Otto mentions immigrating from Germany.
The Hennepin Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River. The bridge, built 1855 and named for Father Louis Hennepin, was the first suspension bridge in Minneapolis. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
