Studio portrait of Gustav and Christine Eide who were married in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Eide was very active in the Norse Temperance movement in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota looking toward Highway 13. Businesses shown include the Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, Norm's Watch and Clock Repair, Gopher Heating, the former Kaufenberg Building, the Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store, the Evergreen restaurant and the Savage TV Clinic (in the former Riley Building) and the Dan Patch Apartments.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota businesses included the former Riley Store, the Savage Cafe, the Razors Edge Barbershop Dan Patch Bowling Lanes and the Savage Post Office. The biker rider has not been identified.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota looking toward 124th Avenue, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown included The Savage Cafe, The Dan Patch Apartments (later the VFW), Razors Edge Barbershop, and the Colonial Bakery.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) looking toward Highway 13, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown include the former Kaufenberg Building, the Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store, the Evergreen restaurant and the Savage TV Clinic (in the former Riley Building).
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage. Minnesota looking toward 124th Avenue, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown included The Dan Patch Apartments (later the VFW), Razors Edge Barbershop, Colonial Bakery, the Savage Post Office, Dan Patch Bowling Lanes and Norm's Watch and Clock Repair.
One of the final photographs of the Vine Street Bar before being torn down as part of the 1969 redevelopment of downtown Savage, Minnesota This and the Savage VFW were replaced by a single restaurant. Vine Street has been renamed Ottawa Avenue.
Following a fire which destroyed their grocery store in 1961, owners Gene and Mary Kearney built the Valley Shopping Center on Burns Street (renamed 124th Street West) Savage, Minnesota which included a new location for the Post Office, Bloomquist Hardware, Jim Brady Drug and Kearney's Variety and Grocery store
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included a new location for the Savage Post Office, Bloomquist Hardware, Jim Brady Drug along with Kearney's Variety and Grocery Store.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included ta new location for the Savage Post Office, Bloomquist Hardware, Jim Brady Drug along with Kearney's Variety and Grocery Store.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included a new location for the Savage Post Office, Bloomquist Hardware, Jim Brady Drug along with Kearney's Variety and Grocery Store.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
The Stagecoach was an actual stop between Shakopee and Savage. During 1951 Ozzie and Marie Klavestad bought it to display his gun collection and named it the Stagecoach Museum. Over the years it expanded to include the Stagecoach Restaurant, Stagecoach Opera House and the Sand Burr Gulch, a recreated old west street complete with blacksmith, barber shop, saloon, and animated cowboy puppets that acted out jerky wild west scenes for the general public. The Klavestads sold the Stagecoach in 1981 and the place fell into ruin. With the widening of Highway 101 most of it was demolished in 1996. The Lavetta's original Stagecoach building still stands as Dahlen Signs, 901 Stagecoach Road, Shakopee Minnesota.
T- Butcherblock, was one of the first chain restaurants to open in Burnsville with a seating capacity of 150 and a lounge. It was located at 12450 Nicollet Avenue, Burnsville Minnesota.
The Credit River Catholic Cemetery (originally St. Peter's Cemetery) is south of the corner of County Road 21 and County Road 27. It was founded in the 1800s on land next to where St. Peter's church once stood.
After purchasing Allen's Dodge in Savage, the dealership became Southside Dodge and in 1977 they built a new headquarters in Burnsville. Today this is known as Dodge of Burnsville on Interstate 35 W Burnsville, Minnesota.
After purchasing Allen's Dodge in Savage, the dealership became Southside Dodge and in 1977 they built a new headquarters in Burnsville. Today this is known as Dodge of Burnsville on Interstate 35 W Burnsville, Minnesota.
The Singewald Building was once a residential home on Vine Street (now Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota and later housed businesses including the Vine Street Cafe, Utility and Gas Service, Colonial Bakery & Dairy and finally the Singewald Company. The building was torn down in 1982 and replaced by apartments.
The Savage Office Building, 12400 Princeton Avenue South, Savage Minnesota was constructed in 1982 as a location for small businesses. This building is now Rudolph Community & Care.
The Savage Office Building, 12400 Princeton Avenue South, Savage Minnesota was constructed in 1982 as a location for small businesses. This building is now Rudolph Community & Care.
The Savage Office Building, 12400 Princeton Avenue South, Savage Minnesota was constructed in 1982 as a location for small businesses. Visible is the Savage Water Tower, which has since been removed. This building is now Rudolph Community & Care.
The Savage Barbershop was located on Minnesota Street (now 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota next to Allen's Dodge. The barbers were Ray Wagener, Jens Bohn and Jim Visnovec.
The original Riley Store, a wooden structure operated by Patrick and Mary Riley was replaced by this brick building at the corner of Minnesota and Vine Streets (now 123rd Street and Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota. After Riley's closed the store, it was sold and later became the home of the Savage Post Office and other small businesses. The building was torn down in 2000 for the Hamilton Apartments and Business Center.
The original Riley Store, a wooden structure operated by Patrick and Mary Riley was replaced by this brick building at the corner of Minnesota and Vine Streets (now 123rd Street and Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota. After Riley's closed the store, it was sold and later became the home of the Savage Post Office and other small businesses. The building was torn down in 2000 for the Hamilton Apartments and Business Center.
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1301 County Road 42 East, Burnsville Minnesota was established in 1928 in the Orchard Lake area of Burnsville and Lakeville. In 1959 they purchased property for a new church, which was completed in 1961. In 1984 they dedicated a new church, shown here.
Razors Edge Barbershop is likely the oldest building in Savage, Minnesota and was originally the Berrisford Store moved from Burnsville to Savage between 1902-1904 when it became Garvey's Store. In 1969 Jens Bohn opened the Razors Edge Barbershop in the building, which closed when he died in 2018.
Studio portrait of Rev. Olaf Refsdal and family of Chetek, Wisconsin. Refsdal was an author and poet in the Norwegian language and a leader in promoting temperance among Norwegians.
Port Cargill on Highway 13 in Savage began operations during World War II to construct ocean going tankers for the U.S. Navy. After the war, the facility transformed into a grain handling operation. In 1985 cement domes were added to house their salt distribution facilities at the site.
Port Cargill, Highway 13, Savage Minnesota started during World War II to construct ocean going tankers for the U.S. Navy. After the war, the facility transformed into a grain handling operation. In 1985 cement domes were added to house their salt distribution facilities at the site.
Formal portrait of the O.S. Sneve family of Brookings, South Dakota. Sneve was a leader inthe Temperance movement amoung Norwegians, especially in South Dakota.
Oscar's Radiator Service and Bait Shop, owned by Oscar Wicklund, was located on Highway 13 and Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage Minnesota. Originally the building was Mark Egan's Texaco and was razed between 1968-1970.
Oscar Dally's Place - Oscar Dally died in 1977 at the age of 92. He built his grocery store and bar in 1923 on the shores of Crystal Lake, Burnsville, Minnesota. The signage on his store originally read Dally's, as his name was spelled, but he later changed it to Dolly's to recognize the way customers and neighbors pronounced his name.
Oscar Dally died in 1977 at the age of 92. He built his grocery store and bar in 1923 on the shores of Crystal Lake, Burnsville, Minnesota. The signage on his store originally read Dally's, as his name was spelled, but he later changed it to Dolly's to recognize the way customers and neighbors pronounced his name.
Oscar Dally died in 1977 at the age of 92. He built his grocery store and bar in 1923 on the shores of Crystal Lake, Burnsville, Minnesota. The signage on his store originally read Dally's, as his name was spelled, but he later changed it to Dolly's to recognize the way customers and neighbors pronounced his name.
Oscar Dally, who died in 1977 at the age of 92, built his grocery store and bar in 1923 on the shores of Crystal Lake, Burnsville, Minnesota. The signage on his store originally read Dally's, as spelled, but he later changed it to Dolly's to recognize the way customers and neighbors pronounced his name.
Oscar Dally, who died in 1977 at the age of 92, built his grocery store and bar in 1923 on the shores of Crystal Lake, Burnsville, Minnesota. The signage on his store originally read Dally's, as spelled, but he later changed it to Dolly's to recognize the way customers and neighbors pronounced his name.
Ole Rølvaag holding a fish on the Mississippi River. Caption on the back states he is fishing on the Gulf of Mexico. Later in life, Rølvaag spent time in Biloxi, Mississippi.