Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Verne Gagne (February 26, 1926 – April 27, 2015) was a celebrated figure in American sports. He was known for his accomplishments as an amateur and professional wrestler, football player, trainer, and promoter. As … Read more
Speech delivered by Evelyn Russ Shumway on December 8, 1954 to the First Congregational Church of Robbinsdale Did you ever say “My, how I’d like to have lived in the good old days.”? No cares … Read more
Henry J. Henrickson, a pioneering contractor in Robbinsdale, was born on July 3, 1871, in Loderup, Sweden. At the age of 20, in 1891, Henry left Sweden for America, joining his father and younger brother, … Read more