Robbinsdale Historical Society
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In 1913 the old Parker School, built in 1890, was deemed too small for a growing student body numbering over 200 students. $14,000 in bonds were issued to pay for the construction of four additional … Read more
Built as a temperance house by C.T. Griffith, the wooden, three story Hotel Georgia opened in 1890. The hotel had 23 bedrooms and a large double parlor. Meals were served family style. The Georgia was … Read more
In 1935 the federal government added $135,000 to the $124,000 voted on by tax payers for the construction of a new high school. Ground was broken at Regent and 42nd in March of 1936. The … Read more
“Robbinsdale has today one of the finest school buildings of its kind in the State. This school is known as Parker School, in honor of Mr. Alfred Parker, an old settler, and a strong supporter … Read more
Robbinsdale had a strong school system right from the get go. The Parker School was built in 1913. It was k-8 until the High School was built in 1937. Robbinsdale became the fourth largest school … Read more
Record number 468 Identification Institution name Robbinsdale Historical Society Object number FF019.2 Number of parts 2 Distinguishing features Newspaper Articles Object name and title Object category Family Files Object name Christianson, Theodore Title Christianson, Theodore … Read more