Kimball’s Horses
Peter Kimball, a teamster for Howard Lumber often gave children a ride on the lumber wagon. His horses were burned to death in a 1941 fire at the lumber yard.
Waiting for the Mail at the Depot
Perly Malbon was the village mailman for many years. In early years of the twentieth century, mail bags were tossed off trains at the Robbinsdale Depot and pushed back to the post office in a … Read more
The Trumps at Twin Lake
In 1890 the Village Treasurer, John Trump built a general store on the corner of 42nd and West Broadway. A couple of years later he enlarged the store and sold hardware in half of it. … Read more
Robbinsdale Ice and Fuel
In the 1890’s several private parties were cutting ice on Crystal Lake. The ice was described as extremely clear and pure. It was considered by many to be the best in the Minneapolis area. This … Read more
The Russ Grocery
Nathan Russ moved to Robbinsdale after the Civil War. He owned a small farm near Lake Road and Lake Drive. Mr. Russ was the Village Recorder for many years, but he lost the election of … Read more
The Shumways
John P. Shumway purchased 45 acres of the Crystal Lake Township for $25 dollars a piece in 1856. He built a modest home near Twin Lake and managed to get most of the land … Read more
Robbinsdale to Berlin
In 1917 the first soldiers from Robbinsdale left for World War I in a truck bearing a huge banner. The contingent consisted of Eddie Lacomb, William Schlundt, J.E. Sessing, Dave Parkhill, John Nassett and Nick … Read more
The Howard Lumber Fire
On Sunday, May 4th, 1941 the Howard Lumber Yard caught fire. It got so bad that Minneapolis had to send out two pumpers. Damages were estimated at $30,000. Two horses used for hauling and housed … Read more
Scott’s Emporium
Here’s a early twentieth century photo of J.B. and Hazel Scott waiting for customers to hitch up horses in front of their grocery at 4143 West Broadway. Grenell’s Pool Hall opened above the little store … Read more