George and Mary Smith
George Cecil Smith was born in Logan, Ohio, on August 13, 1881, on a small farm his father’s parents had been renting. George’s parents were both very young when they were married and didn’t get … Read more
History
All Dressed up in 1926
ROBBINSDALE GROWS WHILE WAITING FOR REINCORPORATION Making Big Strides Despite Handicap—Becoming One of Important Communities TAX RATE IS CUT AS IMPROVEMENTS GO IN Robbinsdale, a residential suburb bordering the northwest city limits of Minneapolis on … Read more
Centennial Celebration
Join us this final Friday and Saturday in celebrating the centennial of the Robbinsdale Library, a building that has served the community for generations as a hub of learning and connection. Originally opened in 1926, … Read more
The Amazing Restoration of Robbinsdale’s Graeser Park, Historic Wayside Rest
Robbinsdale Historical Society (RHS) and Golden Valley Historical Society (GVHS) recently cosponsored walking tour of the restored Graeser Park, 4200 Lakeland Ave., Robbinsdale. The collaboration brought out about 35 people, many of whom were unaware … Read more
Graeser Park News
A12/30/25: ROBBINSDALE’S GRAESER PARK ADDED TO NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES (1 min) 4/28/25: VOLUNTEERS WORK TO RESTORE GRAESER PARK TO ITS FORMER GLORY (1 min, 30 sec) CLICK TO SEE OTHER LOCAL MEDIA NEWS … Read more
A Tribute to Susan M. (James) Morrow
If you live in the Robbinsdale area (or have lived here in the past) you likely crossed paths with Susan Morrow. We are sad to report that she died unexpectedly at home on June 19, … Read more
Graeser Park Walk-and-Talk Tour
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025: HISTORY WALK-AND-TALK AT GRAESER PARK The Amazing Restoration of Robbinsdale’s Historic Wayside Rest Cosponsors Golden Valley Historical Society and Robbinsdale Historical Society have arranged a guided tour of the restored Graeser … Read more
Mike Holtz Made History
CCX News recently reported on the death of longtime councilmember and mayor Mike Holtz. He accomplished a lot in his 32 years of dedicated service to Robbinsdale. Watch or read the story here.
Rapid Strides
Robbinsdale Makes Rapid Strides as Business and Residence Center 6-Year Span Marks Spurt in Popularity Suburb Is Gateway to Highway Traffic North on Jefferson Road. Town Now Has 50 Business Establishments—Population 5,000. Robbinsdale, although incorporated … Read more