West Broadway

The Honor Roll

During World War II, a billboard was erected on West Broadway to honor American Armed Forces overseas. The names of Robbinsdale’s own were place under blue and gold stars. A gold star indicated the soldier … Read more

The Armistice Day Blizzard

The morning of November 11th, 1940 brought with it unseasonably high temperatures. By early afternoon temperatures soared into the 60s. Less than 24 hours later, an intense low pressure system had tracked from the southern … Read more

The Center of Town

When this photo was taken about 1926, the three story Security Bank Building in downtown Robbinsdale was one of the tallest buildings outside downtown Minneapolis.

Good Will Day

  Robbinsdale had its first annual Good Will Day celebration and parade in 1936. Planners included William J. Mueller, Willard Randall, Frank Hollsten, H.P. Billmyre, William Ambrose, Jess Anderson, Tom Howard, Hess Linderholm, Ivan Wagner, … Read more

The Russ Grocery

Nathan Russ moved to Robbinsdale after the Civil War. He owned a small farm near Lake Road and Lake Drive. Mr. Russ was the Village Recorder for many years, but he lost the election of … Read more

Scott’s Emporium

Here’s a early twentieth century photo of J.B. and Hazel Scott waiting for customers to hitch up horses in front of their grocery at 4143 West Broadway. Grenell’s Pool Hall opened above the little store … Read more

The Robin Theater

The Robin Theater was located at 4707 42nd Avenue North. The 350 seat theater was owned by William and Sidney Volks and was part of the Minnehaha Theatre Corporation. It was in operation from 1938-1949. … Read more

The Blacksmith Shop

The blacksmith shop became a village fascination  to young and old alike. It stood on the corner of West Broadway and Rockford Road. The shop was built by Haakon Christensen, a Norwegian emigrant arrived in … Read more