Mikado Number 1303 stands on the turntable at Endion Roundhouse located along the shore of Lake Superior with Duluth and the aerial bridge in the background.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Wisconsin Recreation Leaders Laboratory Association
Date Created:
1961-09
Description:
"Wisconsin Recreation Leaders Laboratory - Laboratories Leadership Materials" brochure produced by the Wisconsin Recreation Leaders Laboratory Association based at University of Wisconsin, Madison. Includes order form for various instructional publications for camp staff.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives
Map of Richfield, Minnesota, showing public land survey sections and property ownership. This is a double page spread from the folio-sized atlas "Atlas of Hennepin County, Minnesota" by P.O. Westby, pages 79-80.
Map of Richfield, Minnesota, showing subdivisions. This is a double page spread from the folio-sized atlas "Atlas of Hennepin County, Minnesota" by P.O. Westby, pages 81-82.
Map of Richfield, Minnesota, showing subdivisions. This is a double page spread from the folio-sized atlas "Atlas of Hennepin County, Minnesota" by P.O. Westby, pages 83-84.
This is a general elevation drawing, plus end view of both towers. The suspended car transfer is in the center of the bridge drawing over the canal. Dimensions are included for the distance from the water to the bottom of the bridge span (135 feet) and the footings. The drawing shows small stone and gravel fill near and around the concrete footings at the base of each tower. The finials are shown in detail. Lake Avenue is shown from one tower to the other. Drawing H-5421A, U.S. Patent February 1903.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
There are three drawn details: end view, part side elevation, lateral bracing in horizontal plane. The towers are the two end parts of the bridge that hold the central span and the suspended car. The towers are referred to as North and South. The South Tower is nearer to Minnesota Point, the North Tower is on the "mainland." Drawing 167, Sheet M11.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Detailed drawing of the suspended car, or gondola, and the vertical structure that holds it. This is the element that moves from one side of the bridge to the other above the canal. This transfer car could hold vehicles and people. Normal speed of the car was 4 miles per hour; it made the trip in about 1 minute. This drawing includes dimensions of individual structural elements such as braces. Drawing 160, Sheet M4. Turner is identified as engineer, 816 Phoenix Building Duluth.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Technical details and named parts of the suspended car and its supporting structure for the bridge's builders. Included on the drawing are dimensions, rivet poles, braces, center lines, bolt connections, plates, trusses, knee brace, hanger roll. Drawing 161, Sheet M5.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Two detailed drawings of the car, or gondola, which carried vehicles and people across the canal. The drawing shows etched glass, punctured decorative steel plates, electric light fixtures, seats with perforated wood bottoms, maple flooring, glass paneled doors, lattice rail, copper flashing, wire supports, wire ropes, dimensions, floor beams, pine planks, and oak flooring. Drawing 162 Sheet M6.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
A side elevation of the car, or gondola, which carried vehicles and people across the canal. The drawing shows: decorative circular metal plate with the word Duluth and floral-like details, wooden wall with windows, open lattice feature. Plan of strut is drawn as a detail for the bridge builders. Drawing 163, Sheet M7.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The Claude Turner design for the original Aerial Bridge from 1901. Many companies and designers vied for this project. The bridge was built in 1904-1905. This drawing shows the spires and steel structural detail as well as the concrete footings and dimensions. Both towers are shown with an end view. In 1929 the suspended car transfer was eliminated and a lift span was installed.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
This large, folded double-sided map features advertisements for local businesses, a directory of phone numbers, a small map of the Minneapolis Street Car and Bus System, and a large map of South Minneapolis and its first ring southern and western suburbs.
Image shows a series of boats moored in Agate Bay. This shows the backup of boat traffic during the 1907 Mesabi Range strike, the first widespread organized strike on the Iron Range called July 20th, 1907. Strike was broken August 2nd, 1907.
The Windmill House was built in 1927 by Willard and Sadie Sneller, south of Jens Embassy Restaurant and Bar on Interstate 35W and Embassy Road, Burnsville Minnesota. Dorothy Wolff purchased the house in 1957 and in 1965 sold the property to Ed Kraemer and Sons, a gravel and sand company, which tore it down. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
William Byrne Elementary School, 11608 River Hills Drive, Burnsville Minnesota opened in 1967. Burnsville, which was originally spelled Byrnesville, was named for the Byrne family.
A farm building at the Walter and Rose Kennelly farm. This farm later belonged to Joe Kennelly. Located on Highway 13 in Burnsville, it stood 1905 - 1994.
View of Vine Street (later renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota. Businesses shown include: the Savage Cafe, Razors Edge Barbershop, the Savage Post Office, Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, and Norm's Watch and Clock Repair. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) looking toward Burns Street (renamed 124th Street West) Savage, Minnesota. Businesses shown include Savage Auto Parts (in the Riley Building), the Savage Cafe, the new Post Office, Dan Patch Bowling Lanes and Norm's Watch and Clock Repair. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) looking toward Highway 13, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown include the new Savage Post Office, Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, Norm's Watch and Clock Repair, Gopher Heating, the Riley Store, Savage Cafe, VFW, Razors Edge Barbershop and the Singewald Company. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) looking toward Highway 13, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown include the Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, Norm's Watch and Clock Repair, Gopher Heating, The Savage Municipal Liquor Store, the VFW, the Vine Street Bar, the Savage Post Office (in the former Riley Store), the Savage Cafe and the Dan Patch Apartments. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
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 Savage Post Office, Bloomquist Hardware, Jim Brady Drug and Kearney's Variety and Grocery store.
Ground breaking in 1963 for Eagan Minnesota's first bank. Valley National Bank was located next the Cedarvale Shopping Center, Highway 13 and Cedar Avenue.
Ground breaking in 1963 for Eagan, Minnesota's first bank. Valley National Bank was located next the Cedarvale Shopping Center, Highway 13 and Cedar Avenue.
The Vine Street Cafe, Utility and Gas Service, Rosecran's Electric, the Colonial Bakery, and then Singewald's roofing were at one time located in this former residence on Vine Street, (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota. The building was torn down in 1982 for an apartment complex.
After a fire destroyed St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Burnsville in 1904, it was rebuilt with brick on 125th Street West in Savage, Minnesota. This structure was torn down and replaced in 1984 with a newer and larger building attached to the parish school.
After St. John the Baptist Catholic Church was chartered in 1854, William Byrne and his family donated the land for the church and cemetery. The burial ground, located on Judicial Road, Burnsville, Minnesota continues to serve the parish.
The Savage Water Tower stood near the City Hall and Fire Department on Elm Street (renamed Quentin Avenue South) Savage Minnesota. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
One of the final photographs of the Savage Minnesota's VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and Vine Street Bar before being torn down as part of the 1969 redevelopment of downtown Savage. The two buildings were replaced by a single restaurant. Vine Street has been renamed Ottawa Avenue.
The Savage VFW was just torn down and the Vine Street Bar, located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (renamed Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) awaited the same fate to be replaced by what is now the El Loro Restaurant. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
This small building on Burns Street (renamed 124th Street) housed the Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Shop. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
The Savage Depot stood parallel to Highway 13, Savage Minnesota near Producers and Containers Company and across the road from Mark Egan's Texaco Station. The Depot closed in 1970 and in 1973 it was purchased and moved to Murphy's Landing in Shakopee Minnesota. In 2005 the City of Savage Minnesota repurchased the Depot and returned it to Savage's Town Square, across from the original location. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Built in 1880 the Savage Minnesota Railroad Depot closed in 1970. During 1973 the Depot, without the outhouse, was purchased and moved to Murphy's Landing in Shakopee Minnesota. In 2005 the City of Savage, Minnesota repurchased the building and returned it to Savage's Town Square, across the road from its original location. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Built in 1880, the Savage Minnesota Railroad Depot closed in 1970. During 1973 the Depot, (without the outhouse building), was purchased and moved to Murphy's Landing in Shakopee Minnesota. In 2005 the City of Savage Minnesota repurchased the building and returned it to Savage's Town Square, across from its original location. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Originally constructed as the Savage State Bank, this brick structure located on Minnesota Street (later renamed 123rd Street West) in Savage, has served as the Glendale Township Hall and Savage Library.
Built during World War 1 as the community's first electric plant, it became the Savage Fire Hall located on Elm Street (renamed Quentin Avenue South) Savage Minnesota. It was torn down to construct a combine City Hall and Fire Station. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Built during World War 1 as the community's first electric plant, it became the Savage Fire Hall located on Elm Street (renamed Quentin Avenue South) Savage Minnesota. It was torn down to construct a combine City Hall and Fire Station. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Built during World War I, as the community's first electric plant, it became the Savage Fire Hall located on Elm Street (renamed Quentin Avenue South) Savage Minnesota. It was torn down to construct a combine City Hall and Fire Station. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
The original Riley Store was a wooden structure operated by Patrick and Mary Riley and was replaced by this brick building at the corner of Minnesota and Vine Streets (renamed 123rd Street and Ottawa Avenue) Savage Minnesota. After the business closed and the building was sold it was the home of the Savage Post Office and other small businesses. Most residents continued to refer to it as the Riley Store until it was torn down for the Hamilton Apartments and Business Center in 2000. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Oscar's Radiator Service, owned by Oscar Wicklund was located at Highway 13 and Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage Minnesota. He also operated the bait shop from that building, which had been Mark Egan's Texaco Station. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Oscar's Radiator Service and Bait Shop, owned by Oscar Wicklund, was located on Highway 13 at Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage Minnesota. Originally the building was Mark Egan's Texaco and was razed between 1968 - 1970. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
The last photo of Nicols which was one of the train stops for Eagan Minnesota on Cedar Avenue. Leading to the Cedar Avenue Bridge Nicols consisted of the Jim Scott General Store which operated 1920 - 1953 and the railroad depot. After Jim Scott died in 1953, the building stood empty for many years.
Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. Businesses include the Glendale Township Hall, Gopher Heating and Cooling, the Savage Barbershop, Ekstrom Television, George Allen Dodge, Savage lumber and the Municipal Liquor Store. Also visible is the downtown water tower.
Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West). Businesses include the Glendale Township Hall, Gopher Heating and Cooling, the Savage Barbershop, Ekstrom Television, George Allen Dodge and Savage lumber. Also visible is the downtown water tower.
Initially a one-room school, this became the Lebanon Minnesota (now Apple Valley Minnesota) Township Hall located at the Intersection of County Road 42 and Pilot Knob Road. The building was moved to the Dakota City Heritage Village at the Dakota County Fair Grounds, Farmington Minnesota. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Nicols was one of the train stops for Eagan Minnesota on Cedar Avenue leading to the Cedar Avenue Bridge. It consisted of the Jim Scott General Store operated 1920 - 1953 and the railroad depot. After Jim Scott died in 1953, the building stood many years unused and was burnt as a part of fire training in 1964. The street is now Nicols Road, Eagan Minnesota. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Nicols was one of the train stops for Eagan Minnesota on Cedar Avenue leading to the Cedar Avenue Bridge. It consisted of the Jim Scott General Store operated 1920 - 1953 and the railroad depot. After Jim Scott died in 1953, the building stood many years. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all- gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all- gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all- gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
Interior of Plaza Food Centre, Burnsville Minnesota's first full service grocery store opened in 1963 at the Jet Plaza Shopping Center. In later years the business, on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, became known as Sullivan's SuperValu.
Located at Interstate 35W and County Road 42, this was initially a dairy store purchased by Jack Young in 1965. Jack Young converted it to Jack's Place bar and restaurant.
The Green Hotel, built in the early 1900s, photographed before being burnt by the Savage Minnesota Fire Department in 1963 to become the site of Mark Egan's new Texaco Station. The Hotel also operated as the Boarding House, The Campbell Hotel and McDonnell's Hotel. This is the location of the Quality Inn, 4601 West Highway 13, Savage Minnesota. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Originally owned by Frank Klingelhut and then Jens Caspersen, the Embassy Bar and Restaurant (usually referrred to as Jens Embassy) was located at Interstate 35W and Embassy Road, Burnsville Minnesota. After being sold in 1972, it became Minotti's and finally the Corner House restaurant, which burnt in 1977. Burnsville Volkswagen was built on this site, which in 2021 is vacant. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Originally owned by Frank Klingelhut and then Jens Caspersen, the Embassy Bar and Restaurant (usually referrred to as Jens Embassy) was located at Interstate 35W and Embassy Road, Burnsville Minnesota. After being sold in 1972, it became Minotti's and finally the Corner House restaurant, which burnt in 1977. Burnsville Volkswagen was built on this site, which in 2021 is vacant. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Originally owned by Frank Klingelhut and then Jens Caspersen, the Embassy Bar and Restaurant (usually referrred to as Jens Embassy) was located at Interstate 35W and Embassy Road, Burnsville Minnesota. After being sold in 1972, it became Minotti's and finally the Corner House restaurant, which burnt in 1977. Burnsville Volkswagen was built on this site, which in 2021 is vacant. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
First known as Herbie Pilger's Bar and Restaurant, located on Highway 13 between Burnsville and Savage Minnesota, it became the Eldorado, after Pilger's sale of the business.
The Brookside Tavern, a Restaurant and Bar was located at 21 Minnesota Street, Savage Minnesota. For a few years it was Lee's and then Earl and Dorothy's (McQuiston) and in 1980 it returned to the Brookside Tavern name. Now the Buffalo Tap, it is the same building and location 4990 123rd Street West, Savage Minnesota. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Eagan Minnesota's first fire station, built in 1963 still stands on Rahn Road and was sold in 2018 after the city built a new station as a replacement.
Diamondhead Mall, Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota opened in 1974 with 28 stores. After the mall closed in 1998 School District 191 purchased the building.
Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, Ottawa Avenue, Savage, Minnesota opened its doors in 1956 and closed in 2007. This is now the site of Guild Residential Treatment Services.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
The Cedar Avenue Bridge, Eagan Minnesota was constructed in 1890 and connected Dakota and Hennepin Counties over the Minnesota River. The Dakota County portion of the bridge was removed upon the completion of the new bridge in 1980. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Burnsville Township, Burnsville Minnesota, leased its first police car in 1964 from Allen's Dodge, Savage, Minnesota for $139 a month. Shown - Patrolman Ken Day and Mayor Roger Richardson.
An unidentified boy in front of what is likely the oldest building in Savage, Minnesota. Originally the Berrisford Store moved from Burnsville to Savage in 1904 it became Garvey's Store. In 1969 Jens Bohn opened the Razors Edge Barbershop, which remained open until his death in 2018.
The gas station, which became known as Mr. B's Car Wash, and the Metcalf Junior High School at the corner of Highway 13 and County Road 30 in Burnsville.
Allen's Dodge Dealership and Ambulance Service on Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West) Savage Minnesota was established at the same location in 1915. When owner Ed Allen retired in 1973, he sold the business, which became Southside Dodge. A portion of the original building remains in use as McHale Auto Body. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
This is the second part of a football game between the St. Cloud State Teacher's College and Winona State Teacher's College. The game was played at St. Cloud State's Selke Field in which St. Cloud State, who were wearing light uniforms, won by the score of 14-6. This was St. Cloud State's homecoming football game.
This is the first part of a football game between the St. Cloud State Teacher's College and Winona State Teacher's College. The game was played at St. Cloud State's Selke Field in which St. Cloud State, who were wearing light uniforms, won by the score of 14-6. This was St. Cloud State's homecoming football game.
St. Cloud State plays at home against Winona State in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on February 22, 1969 at Halenbeck Hall. St. Cloud State won 60-26. St. Cloud State is in white, while Winona State is in dark.
St. Cloud State plays at home against St. John's University in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on September 14, 1974 at Selke Field. St. John's won 34-13. St. Cloud State is in dark, while St. John's is in white.
This is the second part of a football game between the St. Cloud State College and St. John's University. The game was played at St. Cloud State's Selke Field at night in which St. John's University, who were wearing dark uniforms, won by the score of 36-6.
This is the first part of a football game between the St. Cloud State Teachers College and St. John's University. The game was played at St. Cloud State's Selke Field at night in which St. John's University, who were wearing dark uniforms, won by the score of 19-7. It was the final season for John McNally as St. John's University head football coach before being replaced by John Gagliardi.
This is the first part of a football game between the St. Cloud State Teachers College and St. John's University. The game was played at St. Cloud State's Selke Field in which St. John's University, who were wearing dark uniforms, won by the score of 14-9. This was the first game as St. Cloud State football coach for Jack Wink.
This is the second part of a football game between the St. Cloud State Teachers College and St. John's University. The game was played at St. Cloud State's Selke Field in which St. John's University, who were wearing dark uniforms, won by the score of 14-9. This was the first game as St. Cloud State football coach for Jack Wink.
This is the second part of a football game between the St. Cloud State Teachers College and St. John's University. The game was played at St. Cloud State's Selke Field at night in which St. John's University, who were wearing dark uniforms, won by the score of 19-7. It was the final season for John McNally as St. John's University head football coach before being replaced by John Gagliardi.
This is the first part of a football game between the St. Cloud State College and St. John's University. The game was played at St. Cloud State's Selke Field at night in which St. John's University, who were wearing dark uniforms, won by the score of 36-6.
