A Fatal Flight
On September 5th, 1937, a tragic airplane crash near the Robbinsdale Airport claimed the lives of Harriet Frost, 39, manager and vice president of the Frost Paint & Oil Company of Minneapolis, and her flight … Read more
Robbinsdale Airport
Our Squadron in the Sky
In the early 1940s flocks of little planes piloted by mechanics, storekeepers, teachers, bakers, and other enthusiasts were called into service with Minnesota’s Civil Air Patrol. After the outbreak of World War II, the federal … Read more
A Mecca for Racing Fans!
For at least a few years, our neighbor to the north, west and sometimes south was home to the Crystal Speedway. The race track, also known as Bearcat Speedway, was nestled into the neighborhood near … Read more
The Robbinsdale Civil Air Patrol
1942 The 40 fliers and 25 ground crew men and women of Robbinsdale’s Civil Air Patrol, part the Minnesota State Guard, completed a 230 hour ground school in basic and specialized training at the Robbinsdale … Read more
From Bootleggers to Famous Flyers
Happenings Around Town in 1928 Mathew (Matt) Spurzem was elected Constable (a public officer usually of a town or township responsible for keeping the peace and for minor judicial duties). The big task in these … Read more
Robbinsdale Cab Candids
George Dover was an English immigrant of Jewish decent. He started the Robbinsdale Cab company in the early 1920’s. The business was a family affair. After George retired his son, David took over and built … Read more