Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
Robbinsdale’s dairy history is tied closely to its early development as a working-class suburb on the edge of Minneapolis, where nearby farms, creameries, and milk routes were just part of everyday life. One of the … Read more
In May 1937, Minneapolis Tribune photographer Merle Bull was sent out on assignment to capture images depicting the return of spring. His photo essay focused on farm animals in rural areas, including Robbinsdale. Here are … Read more
John B. Johnson homesteaded 160 acres at what is now 36th Avenue North and Douglas Drive. He came from Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1854. He was the first treasurer of Crystal Village. He and his … Read more