View is to the west from the Moorhead side of the Red River. About 16 children stand on Moorhead bank at left and wade in the river. Tree foliage indicates this was a summer rain flood.
The First Lutheran Church in St. Peter at 1114 West Traverse Road can be seen in the distance in this 1965 view taken from a corn field west of Sunrise Drive. Sandbags and piles of sand mark the site of a dike that was built to hold back the large amount of water that collected in the nearby fields when the snow melted.
Submerged houses, St. Paul, 1897. Contributed by Richard Uriah Jones, Macalester College Class of 1901, and Macalester Head of Chemistry Department 1903-1941, and Dean of the College, 1917-1936.
Banks of Mississippi River overflowing, flooding homes, 1897. Contributed by Richard Uriah Jones, Macalester College Class of 1901, and Macalester Head of Chemistry Department 1903-1941, and Dean of the College, 1917-1936.
Flooded homes in St. Paul. Contributed by Richard Uriah Jones, Macalester College Class of 1901, and Macalester Head of Chemistry Department 1903-1941, and Dean of the College, 1917-1936.
Surging water in the Mississippi River, with buildings, smokestacks and the Phoenix Mill in the background. Contributed by Richard Uriah Jones, Macalester College Class of 1901, and Macalester Head of Chemistry Department 1903-1941, and Dean of the College, 1917-1936.
High Mississippi River with ice and debris. Contributed by Richard Uriah Jones, Macalester College Class of 1901, and Macalester Head of Chemistry Department 1903-1941, and Dean of the College, 1917-1936.
The Hormel Stockyard to the east of St. Peter along the south side of Highway 99, near the railroad tracks, is shown partially submerged by flood water from the Minnesota River in 1965.
Oral history of Ruth Aery and Anna Olson, sisters, interviewed by Tom Imes. The women talk about growing up in Carp, Minnesota, their father homesteading, and living and working in Spooner, Minnesota.
A dike that was started near the Mill Pond in St. Peter to protect the buildings of the St. Peter Light and Water Department had to be abandoned, because the flood water of the Minnesota River rose too high to maintain it. This image was taken from Nassau Street. The mill pond is at the left, and the main utility building was to the right, outside of the view shown here.
This issue covers department recognition awards, vacationing in Minnesota, and Red River flooding. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
This issue covers the department acquisition of the Baudette Bridge, the cost of flood damage, and the Hiwayan office picnic. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
This issue covers the Willmar Wildlife Area, flooding of the Zumbro river, and an historic bench mark. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
This issue covers flood damage in northern and northeastern Minnesota, a nationwide televised driver's test, and the use of the finished contour method in photogrammetry. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
This issue covers flooding and highway planning. There are many photographs of flooded roads. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
This issue covers a study of public transportation needs in Greater Minnesota, flooding in the Mississippi watershed, and new signage marking accessibility of rest areas. Minnesota Highways was the official employee newsletter of the Minnesota Department of Highways (1951-1976).
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
This postcard shows a view, looking to the east, of the flooded Minnesota River at St. Peter. Across the river is the Omaha Railroad Depot that served St. Peter.
A view of St. Peter from the flooded Minnesota River. The St. Peter Roller Mill is visible at far left. The Broadway Bridge is visible at right. Other visible structures include the Nicollet Hotel, the Fay Hotel, and the Woehler Brothers Tinsmith Shop.
