Aerial view from the newly constructed water tower in Heron Lake looking west showing a steam operated train from the Chicago, St. Paul and Minneapolis, and Omaha Railroad Company. Included in this image: the railroad spur to Dundee, the Koch Elevator on the right, the Heron Lake Creamery on the left, and various houses (all still in existence in 2008).
Exterior view of the Evangelical Methodist Church, which is now known as the Heron Lake United Methodist Church. The postcard is addressed to Miss Stella Johnson and is postmarked January 18, 1916.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Jackson County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
A lithographed postcard showing the exterior of the M. E.l Church in Heron Lake. "The cornerstone was laid July 21, 1902 and the church was dedicated December 7, 1902 at a cost of $8000. The stone on the outside of the building is pipestone and is said to be one of only a few churches in Minnesota to use this material." Written on the back: "Miss Susie Babcock Barron, Wisc., Rec'd letter yesterday and will write soon. Cal came this morning. He had written 3 letters. Funny I didn't get them. I am lonesome for Worthington too, Ada M."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
Interior view of the Raddatz Barber Shop of Heron Lake. Pictured from right to left: Alva Jones, Walter Raddatz, Archie Tomford. The man in barber chair is unknown.
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1907-1908 (District 14). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=11846
Exterior view of the Heron Lake Brick and Tile Company, which was incorporated on May 15, 1907. The company advertised as "Manufacturers of Building, Partition and Drain Tile, hollow and common brick. Capacity about four rail cars per day."
The Lone Tree which was located northwest of the town of Lakefield. It was used by both Native Americans and settlers to navigate the prairie. The tree was burnt by unknown vandals on August 28, 1925.