Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
1934 John L. Suel, editor of the Hennepin County Enterprise newspapers became the acting postmaster of Robbinsdale. He succeeded L. J. Nasett. Suel was the secretary of the North Hennepin Democratic club. Prior to … Read more
1932 On April 21 the Library Club planted a Memorial Elm at the Library in commemoration of 200 years since George Washington’s birth. Ernest P. Sheffield donated the tree and attended to the planting. … Read more
1929 The Robbinsdale Library Club published a “Cook Book” which was printed by the Hennepin County Enterprise located in Robbinsdale. The cook book committee included Mrs. L. A. Bratager, General Chairman; Mrs. C. 0. … Read more
1927 On January 8th, a hanger caught fire and burned six planes at the Robbinsdale Airport. Volunteer firemen were called out from Robbinsdale and Crystal Village. Damages were estimated at $25,000. Lack of a … Read more
1922 On February 15, 1922, a new paper appeared: The Robbinsdale Northern Headlights, George Archard, Editor It was a four-page paper, published twice a week, Wednesday and Saturday. It continued until 1933 . Later the … Read more
1911 Souvenir Robbinsdaie, published in 1911, says: “The little village has an electric light system which includes nearly all residences as well as the stores and provides arc lights for the streets. There is a … Read more
AFTER an extended trip of two months,which led me throughout the North American continent, it was a rare treat to settle down again to routine duties on the Whiz Bang farm. The main street of … Read more
In 1924, five years after Captain Billy and his brothers established Fawcett Publications in Robbinsdale, Triple X became one of the fledgling publisher’s earliest success stories. Edited By Captain Billy’s brother, Roscoe Fawcett and … Read more
