Westphal Post 251
Westphal Post 251 of the American Legion was organized on October 31st, 1919. It was named in honor of Gottlieb L. Westphal, who was killed in action on October 16th on the Sommerance St. Juvin … Read more
People
Aspirational Amy
Amy Robbins Ware, Robbinsdale, daughter of Andrew Bonney Robbins, Civil War Volunteer and Adelaide Walker, Civil War nurse; lineal descendants of Mayflower Pilgrims and Revolutionary officers; educated in U. of M., B. S., botany, chemistry, … Read more
A Swift Postcard
Born in Boston in 1848, George Swift came to Minnesota with his parents. At the age of 13, Swift enlisted as a drummer boy at Fort Snelling. During the War Between the States … Read more
Bob Johnson Made It Bigger
During a career that stretched out over 60 years, Robbinsdale sculptor, Bob Johnson created hundreds of memorable outdoor sculptures. Johnson grew up in Becker, Minnesota, and served in the Navy during World War II. He … Read more
More Than Just a Barber!
O.T. (Otto) Beaudoin, pictured here with Frank Dillenberg in 1937, was born in Quebec in 1871. He came to Robbinsdale in 1927. Beaudoin operated two barbershops in town and was in business for over thirty … Read more
Princess, His Bride
A gay young prince of the house of Hapsburg brought a gold leaf console table out of the palace of a swarthy Florentine doge 500 years ago and sent it on the backs of the … Read more
The Little Old Home Town
Captain Billy reporting: 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. … Read more
The Sons and Daughters of Robbinsdale’s Pioneers
In honor of Raleigh Parker,the grandson of Alfred Parker, A reunion for the sons and daughters of Robbinsdale’s pioneer families was held on Sunday September 16th, 1951. Seated in the first row are; Etta Roth … Read more
Robbinsdale Cab Candids
George Dover was an English immigrant of Jewish decent. He started the Robbinsdale Cab company in the early 1920’s. The business was a family affair. After George retired his son, David took over and built … Read more