A Blacksmith on the Corner
The late 1880s were busy wins for this area. Haakon Christensen ( Pictured above with his son George) was born in Oslo Norway in 1859. He first visited Robbinsdale to attend the laying of … Read more
October Membership Meeting Minutes
The October 27, 2015 Membership Meeting of the Robbinsdale Historical Society was called to order by President Diane Jacobson McGee. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Minutes of the October Board Meeting were summarized … Read more
A Sunny And Sammy Book Signing Friday, October 30th 3:00-8:00pm
Janet Samuelson Worel will be at our museum Friday, October 30 from 3:00-8:00pm. The Robbinsdale Historical Society is located at 4915 42nd Ave. North, downtown Robbinsdale in the old library building. Join us for … Read more
The Ewalds are Our Guests at the next Membership Meeting, Tuesday, October 27th at 1:00pm
Chris Ewald emigrated from Denmark in the early 1900’s. Ewald got his start on rented land near Lake Hiawatha in South Minneapolis. After the Minneapolis Park Board acquired the land he was renting, Ewald purchased … Read more
E. J. Cooper
Robbinsdale Schools Superintendent Edwin J. Cooper in his office at Robbinsdale High School, 4139 Regent. Born in 1897, Cooper grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. He served as a pursuit pilot in World … Read more
September Membership Meeting Minutes
The September 22, 2015 Membership Meeting of the Robbinsdale Historical Society was called to order by President Diane Jacobson McGee. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Minutes of the last meeting of the Society … Read more
The September Membership Meeting is Someplace Else
We have arranged for the former owners of the Someplace Else Nightclub, Annette and John Flaherty to bring their memories to our next Membership Meeting on September 22nd. Annette and John visited the museum a couple … Read more
The Terrace Theatre on the National Register of Historic Places
The movement to save the Historic Terrace Theatre continues to gain ground. On August 5th It was announced last night that the Save the Historic Terrace Theatre group has reached another milestone in their efforts … Read more
Verne Gagne and Larry Hennig inducted to the Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame
Verne Gagne and Larry Hennig inducted to the Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame. Sunday August 16th, 2015 at noon Robbinsdale Historical Society 4915 42nd Ave N Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Attention all pro wrestling fans! You … Read more