Our Town’s Story

“It was called Parker Station because the station was right on the railroad tracks there…and Parker was really the first guy who had really put some time and effort into it…” Earl Johnston, Robbinsdale Historical … Read more

The Brooklyn-Crystal Cemetery

1863 In all pioneer communities there comes a time when people decide to bury their loved ones in an official cemetery — rather than under a favorite tree on the home farm. On November 20, … Read more

File# BF005.01Brook Park Realty

Brook Park Realty Business Files (Man in suit) Bob Schmidt, Brook Park Realty, Brooklyn Park, is a partner in the development of the Highlands of Edinburgh, a planned community development in Brooklyn Park. This file … Read more

File#OF001.201 Brooklyn Historical Society

Identification Institution name Robbinsdale Historical Society Object number OF001.201 Number of parts 4 Distinguishing features Booklets Object name and title Object category Organization Files Object name Brooklyn Historical Society Title Brooklyn Historical Society Physical description … Read more