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Explaining E.J. Cooper
Born in 1897, E.J.Cooper volunteered for the army Air Force in August of 1917. He took flight training as a pursuit flyer, recalls flying over New York City at 4000 feet altitude, praying for no … Read more
Westphal Post in 1931-32
Historian George Christensen left a fine legacy of our post and its activities during the depression. Westphal Post was called upon for hundreds of things for the unemployed and the sick in this “village.” They sponsored … Read more
How Deep are the Divisions Among Us?
Much has been said, and indeed there has been much to lend credence to the arguments that the American society is deeply divided. The old often have made it clear that they mistrust the young … Read more
A.B. Robbins Arrives
This is the second in a series we’ve put together to share Roberta Lee Scoville’s Robbinsdale History paper from 1976. The image at the top of the post features our old village hall and … Read more
Founding Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Robbinsdale
Reverend Harrington was born in Cork County, Ireland in 1865. He was the second pastor assigned to Ascension Parish in North Minneapolis. He was the leader of that parish at the time when the present … Read more
The High School is Here!
Robbinsdale High School was completed in time for 1600 students to walk through the front doors on September 14th, 1936. The building was dedicated with impressive ceremonies on May 19th, 1937. The first principal, Milo … Read more
True Confessions, Northern Headlights and the Eastern Star
ROBBINSDALE HAS Progressive Community Spirit Wide awake Commercial Club Thriving Religious Institutions Finest School in the state, well manned and equipped The BEST WATER (by analysis) in the state Broad loyal streets-two miles of paving … Read more
Capt. Billy and the Bank Building
The American Legion Auxiliary to Westphal Post #251 was organized with 31 charter members, August 6, 1920, with Mrs. F. R. Stinchfield serving as first president. Its purpose was to aid the Post in serving … Read more