The Beauty Spot
CRYSTAL LAKE TO BE MADE BEAUTY SPOT Plans for dredging the southern end of Crystal lake and the constructing of a boulevard around the lake to connect with the Glenwood-Camden boulevard which comes within a … Read more
Edith Robbins Daniel
This brief personal history was written in 1944 by Edith, one of the five Robbins daughters. She describes her family, life, and career over many years of public service. Father was of distinguished Revolutionary ancestry … Read more
Amy Robbins Ware
Amy Irene Robbins Ware (September 7, 1877 – May 5, 1929) was an American author, world court worker, peace activist, and clubwoman. She played a significant role during World War I, serving in various capacities … Read more
Trailblazing Elizabeth Titus
In Robbinsdale, a name once echoed through the countryside: Elizabeth Titus. For nearly four decades, this extraordinary woman defied societal expectations, braving snowdrifts, sweltering summers, and countless miles to deliver the lifeblood of rural America … Read more
Mike Holtz Made History
CCX News recently reported on the death of longtime councilmember and mayor Mike Holtz. He accomplished a lot in his 32 years of dedicated service to Robbinsdale. Watch or read the story here.
Mr. Robbins
A. B. ROBBINS, After whom our village is named, is a native of Maine, where he was born in 1847, but he was only eight years of age when his parents moved West to Anoka, … Read more
Robbing the Bank
On March 10th, 1906 the Minneapolis Journal announced that Robbinsdale was all set to welcome a new state bank. The preliminary organization of the bank included John G. Lund, Thomas H. Girling, A. B. Robbins, … Read more
Stillman’s New House
H. R. Stillman’s new residence is rapidly nearing completion under the able supervision of Architect C. Struck and Contractor J. Pilgrim. After the house is completed it will contain fourteen rooms besides a bath-room and … Read more
The Beauties of Robbinsdale
Among the good things that 1904 brings to the homeseeker, nothing is more attractive than Robbinsdale Park as a desirable place in which to build a home. Adjacent to the largest and most prosperous city … Read more