The Century Turns

1900
Census 520

The first decade of the Twentieth Century was a busy one for our “small town.” A library club was formed. An official volunteer fire department was organized. There was an active Commercial Club pushing for improvements such as city water and better streetcar service. A recreational park and tent city were set up. The Masons were organized. The bank was reorganized and an official town band was started.

This post is part of a series based on the book Robbinsdale Then and Now by Helen Blodgett.

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