Here Comes the High School
1936 It had long been the dream of many citizens to have a high school in the village, but conditions had never seemed right until 1935 when the Federal Government, under its PWA program, added … Read more
Schools
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
Another Defeat for Annexation
1932 On April 21 the Library Club planted a Memorial Elm at the Library in commemoration of 200 years since George Washington’s birth. Ernest P. Sheffield donated the tree and attended to the planting. … Read more
Twenty-seven Headlines
1927 On January 8th, a hanger caught fire and burned six planes at the Robbinsdale Airport. Volunteer firemen were called out from Robbinsdale and Crystal Village. Damages were estimated at $25,000. Lack of a … Read more
The Roaring Twenties
1920 Census 1,369—a 79% increase since 1910 The decade of the “twenties” is remembered by many as the very best decade of their lives. The war to end wars was over and times were booming … Read more
Amy Sails for France
1918 On January 19 Mr. J. Bloberger, Hall Custodian, reported “his supply of wood and coal was running short and he didn’t know if he could get any more” so the Council instructed him … Read more
The Robbinsdale P.T.A.
1913 In 1913 Parker School, built in 1890, was no longer adequate for over 200 pupils. Fourteen thousand dollars in bonds were issued to add four additional rooms to the front of the original school … Read more
The Robbinsdale Times
1912 On the last Friday in April, Arbor Day at Parker school was celebrated with songs and recitations at morning assembly. Forty silver maple and elm trees were planted by the first grade boys … Read more