Laying the cornerstone for the Detroit Public Library in Detroit, Minnesota (became Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in 1926). Gust Randolph, the contractor, is on the left, Casper Wackman is holding the trowel and Alfred Meili is looking down.
East side of Washington Avenue in Detroit, Minnesota (became Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in 1926). This was taken during the 1914 fire. Businesses that can be seen in the image is the Peoples Candy Store and Jesse S. Nunn Furniture and Undertaker.
Boat and docks at Fair Hills Summer Resort on Pelican Lake in Detroit, Minnesota (became Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in 1926). Several adults and children are standing on the docks and there is a sailboat in the water. On the back of the postcard is a note to a Miss Phillips.
Outside view of the corner of First National Bank in Detroit, Minnesota (became Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in 1926). To the left of the bank is a drug company and on a corner sign is Campbell, I.D. dentist.
Outside view of First National Bank in Lake Park, Minnesota. Other business that can be seen are Canfield & Nordby Farm Lands. Down the street are the City Restaurant and Din Drop Inn. On the back of the postcard is a note to Bertha Vickers in Ogema, Minnesota.
Outside view of the Graystone Hotel in Detroit, Minnesota (became Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in 1926). World's Smallest Standard Oil Filling Station is also pictured.
Street scene in Ogema, Minnesota. Business included in the scene is Kolb Bohmer Lumber Company, a restaurant, a grocery store and the Livery Feed and Sales Stable. On the back is a note to Mrs. D.S. Lewis in Detroit, Minnesota (became Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in 1926).
Outside view of Lake Park Hotel in Lake Park, Minnesota. On the back of the postcard is a note from Carrie to Bertha Vickers in Detroit, Minnesota (became Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in 1926).
View of Lake Side Hotel from the boat landing in Detroit, Minnesota (became Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in 1926). There is a note on the back to Chambarlin.