The Sacred Heart Fire
On November 3, 1973, fire destroyed the old Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 4061 West Broadway. The Robbinsdale Fire Department’s new “snorkel” was put to good use, but to no avail. The church built in … Read more
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Amy in the Army
Coming of a family who for generations have “served with the colors,” it was inevitable that Amy (Robbins) Ware should take part in the World War as soon as her own country became involved, and … Read more
Robbins Family Letters Discovered!
Last week a momentous discovery was brought to the Robbbinsdale Historical Society. A giant box of Robbins family papers was found in the attic of a townhouse in Plymouth. We can’t tell you how excited … Read more
Quasquicentennial Wrap Up!
To wrap up the Quasquicentennial, JOIN US Saturday April 28th at Lakeview Terrace Park for a Robbinsdale City Band Concert in the Pavilion, treats from the Robbinsdale Lions’ Grill, massage from Go Health and MORE!
March Membership Meeting Minutes
MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2018 President Diane Jacobson McGee opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Carolyn Lageson highlighted our February and March Board meeting Minutes Treasurer Dean Cummings said we are … Read more
Robbinsdale 125
Helping to celebrate 125 Years of our growing and thriving city will be even MORE fun when you know more about it! In that Spirit, the Robbinsdale Historical Society and Robbin Gallery will be opening … Read more
Wrestling, Cats and Dogs
1972 The Robbinsdale City Council asked the Metropolitan Transit Commission to study the feasibility of a minibus system linking West Broadway, Robin Center and 36th and France. A 10 cent fare was proposed. The minibus … Read more
Postcards from the Past
Not quite in time for Christmas, our new postcard collection is available at the Robbinsdale Historical Society! Pick up a little book of 15 Robbinsdale postcard reproductions you can tear out and mail! Amuse and … Read more
Coming Soon!
When the 1300 seat Terrace Theatre opened in 1951, the spectacular venue was the most up-to-date, luxurious and comfortable theater in America. The last movie played in 1999 and the windows boarded up. This is the … Read more