Early image of the State Normal School's first buildings. The lower is the original, first used in 1860. The upper is Old Main, opened September 1, 1869.
Contributing Institution:
Winona State University, Darrell W. Krueger Library
The Aitkin Public Library, built in 1911, is the only East Central Regional Library branch to have received funds from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. It served the Aitkin, Minnesota community until 1991 when a new library was built. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Ashippun Post Office was the first in Watonwan County. It was built in 1857 and was located on Watonwan River's south branch in Rosedale Township. In 1925 it was moved to the City Park in Madelia by the local chapter of the D.A.R.
Captain Matt Ulman residence, with woman and boardwalk. Note says, "Ulman, Capt. Matt, Residence, Emma (Ulman) Watters, 200 Block of N 6th St. Mother home."
A pen and ink drawing depicting daily life (1887) and the first three buildings of St. Joseph's Academy at Western and Marshall. The school was owned by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Exterior view of Edward Neill's home was possibly the first home built on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota. Caption reads: "The first house on Summit Avenue St. Paul between Dayton Avnenue and Walnut Street. Site now occupied by mansion of James Hill."
House with woman on porch, man on street pulling a horse buggy ridden by a child, and a dog. Note says, "E. V. Nyquist home, 500 block Carroll Street."
Exterior view of the Norman house. Note on front of photo says, "Norman place west of Lake Crystal." Note on back of photo says, "George Norman home, west of Lake Crystal."
Hinckley Public Library has been located in this building with the village hall since December of 1939 in Hinckley, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Exterior view of The Jackson family home at 1722 Summit Avenue. Caption reads: "Home of Jackson family, Public School and College in background - Summit Avenue."
Exterior view of the Jackson County Courthouse. The building's cornerstone was laid on July 9, 1907 and construction was completed in 1909. It is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.