Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
There’s no railroad depot in Robbinsdale these days, but there was a- depot and considerable activity years ago. Mostly freight of course, but there was a time when Great Northern passenger trains stopped in Robbinsdale. … Read more
From “How it Was” by Evelyn Shumway” It might be said that the Congregational church in Robbinsdale grew out of Salvation Army prayer meetings that were held, long ago in the old village hall. Once … Read more
Many people were instrumental in obtaining the facts and information needed for this booklet. The Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters of Robbinsdale wish to thank them for their time and patience. Click … Read more
You may be familiar with Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel in Robbinsdale, but did you know its history in the northwest suburbs dates back to 1926? The Robbinsdale Historical Society invites you to learn about the early … Read more
Historian George Christensen left a fine legacy of our post and its activities during the depression. Westphal Post was called upon for hundreds of things for the unemployed and the sick in this “village.” They sponsored … Read more
Much has been said, and indeed there has been much to lend credence to the arguments that the American society is deeply divided. The old often have made it clear that they mistrust the young … Read more
Nestled into the rolling hills north and west of Minneapolis, the City of Robbinsdale slept soundly through the first half of the twentieth century. In the years following World War II residents of the little … Read more
Gentlemen: Choir, which is supported by the Robbinsdale City Government was organized in October, 1956, as a volunteer organization to give the adults of the North Hennepin Area an opportunity to sing for enjoyment. From … Read more
Join us for the Opening Night of the Terrace Legacy Project on Thursday, August 8th from 5:30-8:00. Relighting ceremony at 7:00! an art and artifact exhibit honoring the Historic Terrace Theatre, which provided entertainment to … Read more