A group of area farmers displaying livestock on the west end of Coffee Street at Universal Mills in Lanesboro on a winter's day. Visible in the background are the wood frame buildings of the businesses: Redalen Fur House and Skaar Brothers Horse Shoeing and General Repairing.
The Inspiration Point scenic lookout roadside retreat on highway 16 near Lanesboro, that was built by Civilian Conservation Corp. Company 751. The work was part of FDR's New Deal program.
A rock formation comprised of a small rock balancing upon a larger limestone rock outcropping. A young man rests atop the upper rock and gazes down from the bluff toward the village of Peterson.
A bird's-eye view of the village of Peterson with high school building seen at center. In foreground, the steel bridge built in 1898 spans the Root River.
Service garage and oil station in Rushford in winter scene with vehicles and employees posed for the picture. Automobile and implement warehouse and garage is on the right. Visible advertising signs include United States Tires, International Harvester Farm Machines Sales and Service, New Navy Gasoline, and Dodge Brothers Approved Service Station.
John Eggen and Son's, Farm and Home Show display featuring three automobiles. One car is hidden from viewing by a covering to be removed later at the new Ford debut during the event.
Built prior to 1868 by Reid & Essler, it was first used as a saw mill. In 1870 it was purchased by Essler, Ahrens & Berndgren and tt was then made into a grist mill. Steam was put in to use as an emergency in case the creek got to low. Photo crica 1940 before the mill was destroyed.
A juvenile band under the direction of teacher Miss Elstad, poses while dressed in costumes of capes and headbands and holds their hand percussion instruments. At center front a young band director lifts his baton.
Workers husking sweet corn by hand at the Lanesboro Canning Company plant. Built in 1903 along Mill Pond, the company ceased operation during the Great Depression. Their product was called Lanesboro Pride Corn.
Decorated Christmas tree with presents in the Lund family home. A young Lund son is dressed in a Boy Scout uniform and stands next to a tricycle. Christmas gifts include a sled and games.
The Phoenix Hotel in Lanesboro was built at the cost of $50,000 in 1870. The hotel was four stories with saloon, baggage room, and railroad ticket office. The stone used for its construction was quarried from local bluffs. Its parlors and suites were expensively furnished. It was widely advertised as both a high class hotel for the traveling public, as well as a sanitarium. The hotel housed the Bank of Lanesboro, the businesses of Hanson & Davis, and Knudson & Hobart. Its landlords were Messrs. Chase and White. The building was destroyed by fire on May 5, 1885.