The Robbinsdale Recruits
On July 29, 1915, the Robbinsdale Civic Club Band, W. F. Grenell, director, held the first of many Open Air Concerts in the new bandstand. It had been erected with the help of many public … Read more
Dave Parkhill
Robbinsdale to Berlin
1917 During the World War of 1917 and 1918, Robbinsdale’s growth was at a standstill. As in other wars, Robbinsdale furnished a generous share of soldiers. The first contingent to leave the village in a … 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
File# OF013 Russell Gaylord VFW Post 159
Record number 207 Identification Institution name Robbinsdale Historical Society Object number OF013 Number of parts 9 Distinguishing features Photos, Newspaper Articles, Recollections Object name and title Object category Organization Files Object name VFW Post 159 … Read more