Robbinsdale

A Real Mansion

The Robbins Home- The Robbins home was built on 14 acres of land, sloping down to the shores of Twin Lake, which had been purchased from J. P. Shumway in June of 1887. Work began … Read more

One of the Big Three

ALFRED PARKER- One of the “BIG THREE” of Robbinsdale’s early history, Mr. Parker was the son of a Methodist minister. He was born in Scarborough, Maine in 1824. Went to sea at an early age … Read more

Observance Will Save Trouble

Traffic Ordinance Regulating riding, driving, travel and traffic in the streets of the village of Robbinsdale and providing a punishment for any violation thereof. The Village Council of the Village of Robbinsdale do ordain as Follows: Sec. 1. … Read more

Ski Robbinsdale!

Ski Hill Robbinsdale Ready for First Meet Leading Jumpers to Dedicate Norwegian- American Slide A field of at least 100 of the top flight ski jumpers of the middle west is assured for the Northwest … Read more

License or No License

The important question that now confronts the people of this village is, would it be for the best interests of the village to issue licenses to the saloons now in existence in the lower end … Read more

A Robbinsdale Christmas, 1894

On December 25, the First Congregational Church of Robbinsdale was the scene of merry festivities in which the school children, and many of the older ones, took part. A very enjoyable programme was rendered. Miss … Read more

An Ordinance to Prevent Fast Driving

SECTION 1. No person shall drive any horse or horses, mule or mules, or other animal or animals in any street, lane or higbway, within the limits of said village, at a rate of speed … Read more

Explaining E.J. Cooper

Born in 1897, E.J.Cooper volunteered for the army Air Force  in August of 1917. He took flight training as a pursuit flyer, recalls flying over New York City at 4000 feet altitude, praying for no … Read more