One of the Big Three
ALFRED PARKER- One of the “BIG THREE” of Robbinsdale’s early history, Mr. Parker was the son of a Methodist minister. He was born in Scarborough, Maine in 1824. Went to sea at an early age … Read more
Observance Will Save Trouble
Traffic Ordinance Regulating riding, driving, travel and traffic in the streets of the village of Robbinsdale and providing a punishment for any violation thereof. The Village Council of the Village of Robbinsdale do ordain as Follows: Sec. 1. … Read more
Crystal Village Hall
This building stood a little north of the Little White Church, on the other side of the street. In March of 1860, a group of 55 pioneers met to organize Crystal Lake Township. The area … Read more
The Famous Fin-Fare
Fin-Fare Foods was founded by Marvin Ritland in 1964, after about a year and a half, he sold the business to Bill and Joni Jongquist. Back then folks could buy a pound of beer-battered baby … Read more
Ski Robbinsdale!
Ski Hill Robbinsdale Ready for First Meet Leading Jumpers to Dedicate Norwegian- American Slide A field of at least 100 of the top flight ski jumpers of the middle west is assured for the Northwest … Read more
Alphabet Streets
In the middle of the 1920’s the names of Robbinsdale’s streets were changed to eliminate duplication and create a unified alphabetical system between the villages of Crystal, Golden Valley, and Robbinsdale. Villas Avenue (below) became … Read more
Thanks Diane!
The new year is bringing so many changes! This month Diane Jacobson McGee has decided to step down as our organization’s president and retire from the Robbinsdale Historical Society’s Board of Directors. Diane has spent … Read more
Good Will Day
The Robbinsdale Volunteer Fire Department is proud to sponsor the second annual Good Will Day celebration. It bids you welcome to “Minnesota’s fastest growing municipality” and hopes that your stay in our midst will be … Read more
A Mecca for Racing Fans!
For at least a few years, our neighbor to the north, west and sometimes south was home to the Crystal Speedway. The race track, also known as Bearcat Speedway, was nestled into the neighborhood near … Read more