The St. Peter Company, which helped to promote and establish the community of St. Peter, conveyed to the town's residents through this document the land for a large park. The park is known as Gorman Park, and was named after Territorial Governor Willis A. Gorman, who was a member of the St. Peter Company. The document is dated January 6th, 1857.
This photograph shows the racetrack and judging stand at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds in St. Peter. Harness racing appears to be the subject of this photograph.
This photograph shows rows of soldiers facing south on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The front row of soldiers is at the intersection at Grace street. The soldiers are probably members of St. Peter's Company I of the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard.
This photograph shows a band and a group of soldiers marching south on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The building partially shown at left is at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Grace street. The soldiers may be members of St. Peter's Company I.
This photograph shows the women who belonged to the Rakeover Club in St. Peter. The names of the members are on the reverse side of the photograph. The women are pictured at the Sackett house on Minnesota Avenue.
This photograph shows Mrs. John A. Johnson (at left) and Mrs. Will Perry, both from St. Peter, in bathing costumes at an area lake, probably Lake Emily east of St. Peter. Mrs. Johnson's husband, John A. Johnson, served as the governor of Minnesota from 1905 until 1909.
This photograph shows future Minnesota governor John A. Johnson, from St. Peter, and a number of his friends camping at Case's Point at Lake Emily in a view from about 1898. Johnson is standing at far right.
This photograph shows baseball players from the Fats versus the Leans game in St. Peter in 1908. These games were usually held for charitable purposes. The players were encouraged to wear unusual clothing. Note the man with the handcuffs in the foreground. Was he the umpire?
This postcard shows the Great DoBell, a tightrope walker, crossing Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter on the Fourth of July in 1908. Horse-drawn vehicles and a large number of people are visible. A flag is displayed near the intersection at Park Row. The view is to the north.
This postcard shows the Great DoBell, a tightrope walker, crossing Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter on the Fourth of July in 1908. Horse-drawn vehicles and a large number of people are visible. A flag is displayed near the intersection at Park Row. The view is to the north.
This postcard shows the Four Flying Banvards performing on a trapeze on South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter during a Fourth of July celebration in 1908. The Masonic Hall is on the west side of the 300 block.
This postcard shows a sham battle at St. Peter during the Fourth of July celebration in 1908. A crowd of people is watching soldiers participating in the battle. At right, a cannon has just been fired.
This postcard shows infantry soldiers, probably from Co. K of the Second Minnesota, during a sham battle outside of St. Peter during the Fourth of July celebration in 1908.
This postcard shows a cannon being fired during a sham battle outside of St. Peter during the Fourth of July celebration in 1908. The ammunition caisson is also visible.
This postcard shows a view to the north along Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter on the Fourth of July in 1908. The flag over the avenue is at the intersection at Park Row. Band members are performing beneath the flag. Several horse-drawn vehicles are shown among the crowd of people.
This postcard shows a band going south on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter in a Fourth of July parade in 1908. Horse-drawn vehicles are visible. The Mason Bros. sign is along Grace Street.
This postcard shows a marching band going south on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter on the Fourth of July in 1908. The Mason Bros. Hardware store at left is at the intersection at Grace street.
This postcard shows a bandstand at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Nassau street in St. Peter on the Fourth of July in 1908. An automobile and several horse-drawn vehicles are visible. The view is to the north.
This postcard shows a bandstand at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Nassau street in St. Peter during the Fourth of July celebration in 1908. Several horse-drawn vehicles are shown. The view is to the north.
This postcard shows the Fourth of July celebration on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter in 1908. The view along the avenue is to the north, from a location slightly south of Grace Street. The view includes a marching band.
This postcard shows a man walking on a tightrope across Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter slightly north of Nassau street as part of the 4th of July celebration in 1908. The view to the north includes horse-drawn carriages and wagons.
This postcard shows a band and horse-drawn vehicles going south along Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter during a Fourth of July parade in 1908. The Mason Bros. sign is along Grace Street.
This postcard shows The Four Flying Banvards acrobats performing on Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter during the Fourth of July celebration in 1908. The Masonic Hall building is on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue.
This postcard shows the Four Flying Banvards performing on a trapeze on South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter during a Fourth of July celebration in 1908.
This postcard shows acrobats performing on a stage on South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The Four Flying Banvards are shown in front of businesses along the west side of the 300 block on the avenue on the Fourth of July in 1908.
This photograph shows a group of Civil War veterans prior to the large fire in St. Peter in November of 1887. The buildings shown are on the east side of South Minnesota Avenue. Several of the buildings were destroyed in the fire. The intersection at Nassau street is at right. See also E2010.
This is a circus poster from George Engesser's Circus, which was based in St. Peter. The circus was one of the largest motorized circuses in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Many ""Ole Shows"" were presented by the circus, which was known under the Clarion Brothers, Zellmar Brothers, and Schell Brothers names.
This is a circus poster from George Engesser's Circus, which was based in St. Peter. The circus was one of the largest motorized circuses in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Many ""Ole Shows"" were presented by the circus, which was known under the Clarion Brothers, Zellmar Brothers, and Schell Brothers names.
This is a circus poster from George Engesser's Circus, which was based in St. Peter. The circus was one of the largest motorized circuses in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Many ""Ole Shows"" were presented by the circus, which was known under the Clarion Brothers, Zellmar Brothers, and Schell Brothers names.
This is a circus poster from George Engesser's Circus, which was based in St. Peter. The circus was one of the largest motorized circuses in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Many ""Ole Shows"" were presented by the circus, which was known under the Clarion Brothers, Zellmar Brothers, and Schell Brothers names.
Group portrait with several people from St. Peter, including H. J. Essler, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Sackett, and Mrs. Ribble, at Volk's Resort at Lake Emily in 1891.
This is a circus poster from George Engesser's Circus, which was based in St. Peter. The circus was one of the largest motorized circuses in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Many ""Ole Shows"" were presented by the circus, which was known under the Clarion Brothers, Zellmar Brothers, and Schell Brothers names.
Members of the Traverse Baseball Team assembled for this 1939 photograph. These players from Traverse, Minnesota, were the Farmers League champions that year.
This is a circus poster from George Engesser's Circus, which was based in St. Peter. The circus was one of the largest motorized circuses in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Many ""Ole Shows"" were presented by the circus, which was known under the Clarion Brothers, Zellmar Brothers, and Schell Brothers names.
This is a circus poster from George Engesser's Circus, which was based in St. Peter. The circus was one of the largest motorized circuses in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Many ""Ole Shows"" were presented by the circus, which was known under the Clarion Brothers, Zellmar Brothers, and Schell Brothers names.
This is a circus poster from George Engesser's Circus, which was based in St. Peter. The circus was one of the largest motorized circuses in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Many "Ole Shows" were presented by the circus, which was known under the Clarion Brothers, Zellmar Brothers, and Schell Brothers names.
This is a circus poster from George Engesser's Circus, which was based in St. Peter. The circus was one of the largest motorized circuses in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Many "Ole Shows" were presented by the circus, which was known under the Clarion Brothers, Zellmar Brothers, and Schell Brothers names.
The Swan Lake Pavilion on the A. H. Hermel farm in Granby Township in Nicollet County was a popular place for dancing from 1920 until it was demolished in 1935. Many well known area bands performed there. Lawrence Welk and his band were there three times.
This image shows the municipal swimming pool in St. Peter, which is located in the eastern portion of Veterans Park. Access is from North Fourth Street. This postcard negative, marked 4189, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows the municipal swimming pool in St. Peter, which is located in the eastern portion of Veterans Park. Access is from North Fourth Street. This postcard negative, marked 4179, has been converted to a digital positive image.