A parade on South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter includes a vehicle that was made to resemble a steam locomotive. The picture shows buildings on the east side of the 300 block of the avenue. At far left is the Engesser Vulcanizing Shop. Next to it is the St. Peter Herald newspaper office, followed by the A. E. Theis Plumbing Shop, a cafe, and the Peterson Pool Room, which featured billiards and bowling.
This glider was owned by the members of the Lafayette Glider Club. The club was organized on April 4th in 1930 as the first in Minnesota. There were 22 members. The president was Harry Joern, the vice president was Robert Isenberg, the secretary was Leo Goblirsch, and the treasurer was Dr. H. J. Just.
Bill Ritt sold Edison phonographs and records at this store at 500 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. Posters of famous musicians are on the walls, and an assortment of phonographs are visible along the walls. A note on the reverse states that the store carried the complete catalog of Edison records, nearly five thousand of them.
Bill Ritt sold Edison phonographs and records at this store at 500 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. Examples of both items can be seen in the photograph among an assortment of bicycles, spark plugs, and other items. Bill Ritt is at the right, and Harold Hulett is at the left in this photograph.
Bill Ritt sold Edison phonographs and records at this store at 500 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. Examples of both items can be seen in the photograph among an assortment of bicycles and other items.
The Phil Dick & Co. Clothing Store was located at 301 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter at the time this photograph was taken. The Western Union Telegraph Office was apparently upstairs in the building. Its signs are visible at an upper floor window on the north side of the building along Nassau Street and beside a door on the far right of the front of the building. The building has often been called the Fay building, in reference to its early owner, Charles Fay.
This is the interior of the home of George Dryer, who lived at the intersection of Third and Walnut Streets in St. Peter. Dryer was the steward at the St. Peter State Hospital. The 1880 census lists Dryer, his wife, Anna, and their children, Mary Emma, Anna, and Horatio.
This is the home of George Dryer, who lived at the intersection of Third and Walnut Streets in St. Peter. Dryer was the steward at the St. Peter State Hospital. The 1880 census lists Dryer, his wife, Anna, and their children, Mary Emma, Anna, and Horatio. George is on the porch and Mary is in the carriage.
This is the interior of the home of George Dryer, who lived at the intersection of Third and Walnut Streets in St. Peter. Dryer was the steward at the St. Peter State Hospital. The 1880 census lists Dryer, his wife, Anna, and their children, Mary Emma, Anna, and Horatio.
The Pizza Villa in St. Peter was once located at 301 South Minnesota Avenue. Nu Way Cleaners was located at 303 South Minnesota Avenue for many years. The Pizza Villa building is one of the oldest buildings in St. Peter. It has been the home of many different businesses over the years.
Joe Messner began operations in the Messner Harness Shop in Lafayette, MN in 1925. He provided his customers with shoe and harness repairs, luggage, White Rose gasoline, and En-Ar-Co Motor Oil, according to the book ""The History of Lafayette."" Wilton (Curly) Carlson is on the left and Joseph Messner is on the right in this photograph.
Members of the Lafayette Glider Club are shown pulling on ropes in order to move their glider. The club was organized on April 4th in 1930 as the first in Minnesota. There were 22 members. The president was Harry Joern, the vice president was Robert Isenberg, the secretary was Leo Goblirsch, and the treasurer was Dr. H. J. Just.
This glider was owned by the members of the Lafayette Glider Club. The club was organized on April 4th in 1930 as the first in Minnesota. There were 22 members. The president was Harry Joern, the vice president was Robert Isenberg, the secretary was Leo Goblirsch, and the treasurer was Dr. H. J. Just.
One of the buildings of the Standard Lumber Company in St. Peter is shown during the process of demolition. The truck shown was facing south along Front Street. The building on the far right is on the north side of Park Row.
The Citizens State Bank, Schleuder's Jewelry Store, and Dick's Clothing Store in St. Peter are shown in this photograph. The buildings are on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue. The bank failed in 1924. Signs for Dr. Trench, a local dentist, and for attorney L. D. Keogan are visible.
A tightrope walker is performing in front of the Ludcke Theater in St. Peter, which was located on the west side of the 100 block of South Minnesota Avenue. The Johnson & Co. building is on the corner of the block at the right. The car parked in front of the theater has 1920 license plates.
The main building of interest in this photograph is the Ludcke Theater, which was located on the west side of the 100 block of South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. In spite of the narrow front of the theater, the rear portion was much wider, as can be seen by looking at the tallest structure in the photograph, which was part of the stage of the theater.
Exterior view of the Engesser Brewery in St. Peter, buildings were located on the west side of South Front Street, between Pine and Jefferson Streets. Pine Street runs along the side of the building at the far right.
Two men are at work in the Iverson and Fredericksen Construction Shop on South Third Street in St. Peter. An assortment of tools and other equipment can be seen in the building. One of the men is using a plane. The other has a chisel in his hand. John Iverson and Ole Fredericksen were the owners.
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.
Four members of Ole Fredericksen's surveying team from St. Peter are shown next to a wagon drawn by two horses. One of the men is looking through a transit.
A group of musicians with their instruments is at the head of a long line of people on South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The Nicollet County Courthouse and the Jail can be seen to the south of buildings on the east side of the 400 block of the avenue.