Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
Robbinsdale’s historical connection to Breezy Point, Minnesota dates back to the days of Whiz Bang. In 1919, Wilford Hamilton Fawcett, better known as “Captain Billy,” published the first issue of Captain Billy’s Whiz Bang. Filled … Read more
David Leohardt will join us to discuss the history of Robbinsdale’s Terrace Theatre and the historical importance of movie theatres all over Minnesota. David Leonhardt serves as the board chairman for our Save the Historic … Read more
We have arranged for the former owners of the Someplace Else Nightclub, Annette and John Flaherty to bring their memories to our next Membership Meeting on September 22nd. Annette and John visited the museum a couple … Read more
Verne Gagne and Larry Hennig inducted to the Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame. Sunday August 16th, 2015 at noon Robbinsdale Historical Society 4915 42nd Ave N Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Attention all pro wrestling fans! You … Read more
The May 26, 2015 Membership Meeting of the Robbinsdale Historical Society was called to order by President Diane Jacobson McGee. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Minutes of the April meeting were reviewed by … Read more
The room full of Robbinsdale will open to the public at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 15th and run through the winter months. The Robbinsdale exhibit is the first in the new series: “Our Hennepin County”. The … Read more
September Meeting Announcement Tuesday, September 24th at 1pm the Robbinsdale Public Safety Building (Fire and Police Building). Special guest speaker Darryl Sannes is a Civil War expert and will share information about Minnesota’s part … Read more
The Robbiinsdale Library opened on January 4, 1926. The cost of construction was funded with donations from local citizens and the library club. The Hennepin County Library system took over the library in 1972, but … Read more
Introduction Robbinsdale was named for entrepreneur, politician, and real estate developer Andrew Bonney Robbins. While serving in the Minnesota State Senate, Robbins often passed through the area just north of Minneapolis by train. He was … Read more