Gold Stars
1944 In August, Mrs. Edith Robbins Daniel, daughter of A. B. Robbins for whom Robbinsdale was named, died at age 73 after having been hit by a car a month earlier. She had been the … Read more
People
The Big Howard Lumber Fire
1941 On January 8th, a fire causing $50,000 in damage to several business places, was started by the water heater in the bowling alley at 4123 West Broadway. Completely destroyed buildings included the bowling … Read more
The Burial of the Village
1938 Many complaints had been received by the Council about the water quality (which was being obtained from Minneapolis) so the Village purchased land from Mrs. Edith Robbins Daniel for $18,000 on July 12, 1937, … Read more
Sonneyson Shows Up
1937 On Memorial Day the Robbinsdale Concert Band paraded in the services at the flagpole on Victory Memorial Drive and in the parade on Nicollet Avenue in new uniforms made as a WPA sewing project. … Read more
Happy Birthday Olive
1935 On October 2, nearly the whole town took time to stop to greet Mrs. Olive S. Newell at 4414 West Broadway on her 93rd birthday. She was born in 1842 and married Oliver W. … Read more
To Brazil and Back
1934 John L. Suel, editor of the Hennepin County Enterprise newspapers became the acting postmaster of Robbinsdale. He succeeded L. J. Nasett. Suel was the secretary of the North Hennepin Democratic club. Prior to … Read more
Fool’s Gold and Gas Lines
1931 The Veterans of Foreign Wars organized a post here on March 28, 1931, with 60 charter members. George Donalds was the first Commander, followed by H. P. Billmyre, Joseph Smith, and W. R. … Read more
The Depression Decade
1930 Census: 4,427 (a 223% increase since 1920) reflecting an unprecedented building boom during the twenties, following World War I. This decade will be remembered mostly for the “Depression,” the WPA (Works Progress Administration), the … Read more
Counting on a Cookbook
1929 The Robbinsdale Library Club published a “Cook Book” which was printed by the Hennepin County Enterprise located in Robbinsdale. The cook book committee included Mrs. L. A. Bratager, General Chairman; Mrs. C. 0. … Read more