Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
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
Membership Meeting of September 27th, 2016 The meeting opened at 1:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Carolyn Lageson and give a brief outline of our latest board meeting Treasurer, Dean Cummings was not present, … Read more
MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2016 The meeting was held in the Historic Library Building beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Diane Jacobson McGee reviewed the Minutes of the last meeting in the absence … Read more
Robbinsdale’s historical connection to Breezy Point, Minnesota dates back to the days of Whiz Bang. In 1919, Wilford Hamilton Fawcett, better known as “Captain Billy,” published the first issue of Captain Billy’s Whiz Bang. Filled … Read more
The October 27, 2015 Membership Meeting of the Robbinsdale Historical Society was called to order by President Diane Jacobson McGee. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Minutes of the October Board Meeting were summarized … Read more
Janet Samuelson Worel will be at our museum Friday, October 30 from 3:00-8:00pm. The Robbinsdale Historical Society is located at 4915 42nd Ave. North, downtown Robbinsdale in the old library building. Join us for … Read more
Chris Ewald emigrated from Denmark in the early 1900’s. Ewald got his start on rented land near Lake Hiawatha in South Minneapolis. After the Minneapolis Park Board acquired the land he was renting, Ewald purchased … Read more
Verne Gagne and Larry Hennig inducted to the Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame. Sunday August 16th, 2015 at noon Robbinsdale Historical Society 4915 42nd Ave N Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Attention all pro wrestling fans! You … Read more
The May 26, 2015 Membership Meeting of the Robbinsdale Historical Society was called to order by President Diane Jacobson McGee. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Minutes of the April meeting were reviewed by … Read more