Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
In 1890, three years before Robbinsdale became a village, a new grade school was built. The citizens of the area believed the new building would be large enough to serve their needs indefinitely. The School … Read more
Lars Nasett came from Wisconsin in 1887 with an uncle, I. J. Nasett, who was drawing the plans for the Lutheran Seminary. His wife and family came a year later. Lars worked with his uncle … Read more
1951 The Terrace Theatre opened on May 25th, 1951. The Mid-Century Modern building designed by the architectural firm of Liebenberg & Kaplan, for movie house owners, Sydney and William Volk, won national acclaim from newspapers, … Read more
In honor of Raleigh Parker,the grandson of Alfred Parker, A reunion for the sons and daughters of Robbinsdale’s pioneer families was held on Sunday September 16th, 1951. Seated in the first row are; Etta Roth … Read more