White Bear Lake Church, 1867-1933. The name changed to Barsness Lutheran Church reflecting its location in Barsness Township in 1933 and remains an active congregation in 2010. This image shows the exterior of the church built in 1883, north and west facades as viewed from across the cemetery. A new basement was built under the structure in 1930 and was fully remodeled and redecorated in 1937.
The Chippewa Lutheran Church building was completed in 1885. The name of the church changed to Rolling Forks Lutheran Church in 1958. The building was moved to the village of Swift Falls in 1966 where it still stands as part of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, ELCA.
A patriotic parade on Minnesota Avenue as seen from the Pope County Courthouse lawn. The Glenwood Hotel is seen in the background. The original hotel structure (1881) is seen on Minnesota Reflections as the Bartke Residence and drug store. Matt Ward expanded the property into the Glenwood Hotel, also known as the Ward Hotel. The Ward Family operated the hotel from 1885 to 1945. The building was razed in 1945, the lumber salvaged to construct a new Lake Reno Presbyterian Church north of Glenwood at the corner of MN Highway 29 and Pope County Highway 28.
school students playing games at recess. The Starbuck Public school was built in 1890 as a single story, two room building. It was soon expanded to a two story, four room building. It was razed when a large brick school was built in 1905.
The Lake Reno Reformed Presbyterian Church was organized in 1869. Rev. Edward Elsey was the first minister, 1882-1896. In this photo, Rev. Meyer is standing at the door. Rev. Meyer served the church from 1898-1900. This wood frame building replaced the first church which was built in 1882. It was moved from its first site on the Hogan farm to the Cummins farm in 1938. It burned in October 1943.
Glenwood High School 1899, south and west facades. Photo taken across Second Street NE. The first Glenwood Lutheran Church is partially visible in the background.
Exterior view of the Starbuck Saloon. Joe Ward and Ole Halvorson (in apron) are in front of the saloon. The E. P. Byhre Store is loCated on the right and the Erickson Brothers Store is on the left.