Robbins at Fort Ripley
Andrew B. Robbins was educated in this State. After leaving school he went into the army at the age of 17, and served three years, was with Gen. Sully in his expedition to the Yellowstone, … Read more
Odds and Ends
The Sacred Heart Fire
On November 3, 1973, fire destroyed the old Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 4061 West Broadway. The Robbinsdale Fire Department’s new “snorkel” was put to good use, but to no avail. The church built in … Read more
My Diary (By a Dog)
Andrew B. Robbins youngest daughter, Esther Mary Robbins was born on June 26, 1889. She had brown hair and brown eyes like her mother. Esther grew up in the big house on Twin Lake. She … Read more
Robbins Family Letters Discovered!
Last week a momentous discovery was brought to the Robbbinsdale Historical Society. A giant box of Robbins family papers was found in the attic of a townhouse in Plymouth. We can’t tell you how excited … Read more
Quasquicentennial Wrap Up!
To wrap up the Quasquicentennial, JOIN US Saturday April 28th at Lakeview Terrace Park for a Robbinsdale City Band Concert in the Pavilion, treats from the Robbinsdale Lions’ Grill, massage from Go Health and MORE!
Quasquicentennial Arbor Day
A Quasquicentennial Arbor Day tree planting will take place at city hall on Saturday April 28th at 10:00 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Robbinsdale Recreation Department. A new tree will be planted near … Read more
Robbinsdale 125
Helping to celebrate 125 Years of our growing and thriving city will be even MORE fun when you know more about it! In that Spirit, the Robbinsdale Historical Society and Robbin Gallery will be opening … Read more
Hello Historical Society
1978 Some citizens did not believe governmental assistance should be used for the redevelopment of the deteriorating business sector. The price of the land, with a building on it, was too high for private redevelopment … Read more
Postcards from the Past
Not quite in time for Christmas, our new postcard collection is available at the Robbinsdale Historical Society! Pick up a little book of 15 Robbinsdale postcard reproductions you can tear out and mail! Amuse and … Read more