Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
Colonial Relics Shown to Robbinsdale Library Club May 15, 1913 The Robbinsdale Library Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Huston. The subject for the afternoon was, “Manners and Customs in Colonial Days.” Mrs. … Read more
John B. Johnson homesteaded 160 acres at what is now 36th Avenue North and Douglas Drive. He came from Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1854. He was the first treasurer of Crystal Village. He and his … Read more
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
On a high shelf under a stack of age-old maps and scrapbooks, we came across a little old album. There were just under 50 photos neatly arranged on black paper, framed by captions and comments … Read more
_ Record number 62 Identification Institution name Robbinsdale Historical Society Object number FF061 Number of parts 5 Distinguishing features Photos, Artwork Object name and title Object category Family Files Object name Johnson Title Johnson, Robert … Read more
Record number 486 Identification Institution name Robbinsdale Historical Society Object number FF059.01 Number of parts 1 Distinguishing features Photos Object name and title Object category Family Files Object name Johnson, Walter Title Johnson, Walter Physical … Read more