Robbinsdale Historical Society

Loving Our Library

In 1907, a group of committed women (including the ever-diligent secretary, Amy Robbins) launched the Robbinsdale Library Club. Their vision? A free public library for the neighborhood, a gathering place for their club, a source … Read more

A Tribute to Susan M. (James) Morrow

If you live in the Robbinsdale area (or have lived here in the past) you likely crossed paths with Susan Morrow. We are sad to report that she died unexpectedly at home on June 19, … Read more

Whiz Bang Band!

In the early 1900s, Robbinsdale was a small community on the northwestern edge of Minneapolis. Its citizens were eager for the city to grow, and decided to form a band as a force to promote … Read more

Remembering Rollie

We are saddened to note that longtime Robbinsdale historian Rolland “Rollie” Heywood died on August 20, 2023, at age 92. He is remembered as an invaluable font of knowledge for anyone who wanted to know … Read more

A Big Wish Come True

As has often been said by our board members and visitors, we know our museum has a great collection; we just wish we knew exactly what we have! Now, the board is pleased to announce … Read more

Reopening!

In order to safeguard the health of our members and our community, the Robbinsdale Historical Society museum has been closed for sometime, but we reopened with some restrictions on Friday, April 2nd. Here’s the plan: … Read more

Thanks Diane!

The new year is bringing so many changes! This month Diane Jacobson McGee has decided to step down as our organization’s president and retire from the Robbinsdale Historical Society’s Board of Directors. Diane has spent … Read more

Robbinsdale Schools on Regent

The first school built on Regent, then called College Avenue was the Luther Theological Seminary Seminary. The building was situated on a ten-acre tract donated by early movers and shakers George L. Brimball, Alfred Parker, … Read more