The Aftenro Society was organized in 1908 by a group of Norwegian women to raise money for the construction of a good Christian old people's home. Their first building was opened in 1921 with 30 residents and was named for the Norwegian word meaning �Evening�s Rest� (Aftenro). The Aftenro home presently continues its function as a home for the aged, in its location at 1423 North Nineteenth Avenue East. In this view of the new building, the entire front grounds area is a vegetable garden.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The Aftenro Society was organized in 1908 by a group of Norwegian women to raise money for the construction of a good Christian old people's home. Their first building was opened in 1921 with 30 residents and was named for the Norwegian word meaning �Evening�s Rest� (Aftenro). The Aftenro home presently continues its function as a home for the aged, in its location at 1423 North Nineteenth Avenue East. In this view of the new building, the entire front grounds area is a vegetable garden.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Two men in military uniform attach a bicentennial flag to a flagpole on the Hennepin County Government Center's north plaza. Part of the Municipal Building, also known as Minneapolis City Hall or the Old Courthouse, is visible in the background.
Duluth's Union Depot at Fifth Avenue West and Michigan Street still stands as a rehabilitated and reused historic building called St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center. Here it is under construction in 1891. In 1890 the Northern Pacific and the St. Paul and Duluth railway officials jointly authorized construction of the Union Depot. It served seven railroads. It was designed by the firm of Peabody and Stearns and cost $615,000. It opened March 1, 1892. The original train shed was razed in 1924.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
A flag raising ceremony at the Lake Koronis Assembly Grounds. Lake Koronis provided programming for cabin camp for boys and girls on the Assembly Grounds. The 75th Anniversary booklets states "in 1928 the first camp for boys was held and because of its great success a girl's camp was held the following year. By 1931 the camp was mixed but divided into ages 10-14 and 15-16 with courses in Bible, nature study, how to keep fit and youth in the church."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
A large group of people, including uniformed men with rifles and a drum, stands in front of a house decorated with flags for a rural Fourth of July celebration.
Pictured is the South Side School in St. James. Commander AK Peck, Drummer Ida Schutz, Caroline Schutz Zellers, Miss Lobben, Mod Rawland, Miss Treffery, Clara Schutz, Hilda Howe, Miss Kopp, Miss Olson, Ida Clemments, Kellie Mullen, Hattie Merigold, Jannie Johnson, Lottie Johnson, Mary Sneller and Mary Wakefield
West Duluth; Fourth of July; parade; north side Grand Avenue at Central Avenue; tank; soldiers; flag; people; businesses; street; spectators; children; furniture company; 5501Grand Avenue; 5503 Grand Avenue
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
On the north plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center, three men in Revolutionary War military uniforms stand with flags. Two men in modern uniforms stand behind them. They are watched by a small group of people in the background. The event symbolized Hennepin County's certification as a bicentennial community.