Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
In 1907, a group of determined Robbinsdale women, including Amy Robbins, formed the Robbinsdale Library Club with a simple but ambitious goal: to create a free public library and a gathering place for the community. … Read more
NEWS RELEASE January 27, 1976 DEVELOPING QUALITY INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE Construction will begin this month on the $2.5 million Robbins Landing, a 110 unit seven story housing for low and moderate income elderly, in … Read more
The American Legion Auxiliary to Westphal Post #251 was organized with 31 charter members, August 6, 1920, with Mrs. F. R. Stinchfield serving as first president. Its purpose was to aid the Post in serving … Read more
Andrew B. Robbins daughter, Amy Robbins Ware was accepted as a canteen worker, American Red Cross, and sailed for France on “La Touraine,” March 14, 1918. Her first assignment to 3rd Aviation Instruction Center, Issoudun, … Read more
MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF APRIL 24, 2018 President Diane Jacobson McGee opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the last meeting were recently mailed to members. There were no questions asked regarding them. … Read more
Coming of a family who for generations have “served with the colors,” it was inevitable that Amy (Robbins) Ware should take part in the World War as soon as her own country became involved, and … Read more
Found in the attic of a townhouse in Plymouth, this giant box of Robbins family papers was donated to the Historical Society in 2018. Inside are letters written by our city’s founder, Andrew B. Robbins, … Read more
1976 On January 30, ground was broken for the Senior Citizen Building, “Robbins Landing.” William Radloff, the senior citizen who lobbied for the building, was Master of Ceremonies. Andrea Bonney Scott, a granddaughter of Andrew … Read more
MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. About thirty people attended. Secretary Carolyn Lageson highlighted Minutes of the September 13th Board Meeting. President Diane Jacobson McGee reported our … Read more