Aerial view from the newly constructed water tower in Heron Lake looking west showing a steam operated train from the Chicago, St. Paul and Minneapolis, and Omaha Railroad Company. Included in this image: the railroad spur to Dundee, the Koch Elevator on the right, the Heron Lake Creamery on the left, and various houses (all still in existence in 2008).
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Bridge. The Black Bridge spans the Des Moines River and was located west of Jackson, Minnesota. The bridge was built in 1900 to replace the original wood bridge.
Celebration in Lakefield, with a horse and cart at the Lakefield Park. Banner says "Rost Township." Pictured from left to right: George Gruber, unknown boys in background, Burt Gloser, Rhineold Meister, and Albert Reints.
City of Lakefield's City Hall and Powerhouse building in 1916. Also visible is the water tower built in 1915-1916, the town hall built in 1894, the light and water plant built built circa 1900 and the city jail built circa 1902.
Consolidated school buses pictured in in front of the Okabena school house. The buses featured a coal stove for warmth in winter and windows to cool in summer. Each bus had the capacity of 12-18 students. Horse-drawn buses ran until about 1930 when they were replace by motorized buses.
Exterior view of the Creamery building at Belmont. At one time this was the post office at Brownsburg. This picture of the Belmont creamery was taken in about 1910. Sigurd Hagan was the butter maker. The Store in the background was operated by Mr. and Mrs. Halsten.
Exterior view of the Evangelical Methodist Church, which is now known as the Heron Lake United Methodist Church. The postcard is addressed to Miss Stella Johnson and is postmarked January 18, 1916.
A lithographed postcard showing the exterior of the M. E.l Church in Heron Lake. "The cornerstone was laid July 21, 1902 and the church was dedicated December 7, 1902 at a cost of $8000. The stone on the outside of the building is pipestone and is said to be one of only a few churches in Minnesota to use this material." Written on the back: "Miss Susie Babcock Barron, Wisc., Rec'd letter yesterday and will write soon. Cal came this morning. He had written 3 letters. Funny I didn't get them. I am lonesome for Worthington too, Ada M."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
Exterior view of the Lakefield Methodist Episcopal Church and Rectory. The church was chartered on July 18, 1892. The church is now known as the First United Church of Lakefield.
Postcard illustrating Nels Quevli and the Quevli Farm of "2243 acres, 10 sets of buildings located 10 miles north of the Iowa state line. Where corn is king." Signed by Nels Quevli and dated 1909.
Looking west from the Wilder crossing before 1909. The first Wilder depot is seen in the center just right of the train. The Wilder grain elevators are visible in the distance.
Exterior view of the Heron Lake Brick and Tile Company, which was incorporated on May 15, 1907. The company advertised as "Manufacturers of Building, Partition and Drain Tile, hollow and common brick. Capacity about four rail cars per day."
Exterior view of the Jackson County Courthouse. The building's cornerstone was laid on July 9, 1907 and construction was completed in 1909. It is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Exterior view of the Jackson County Courthouse. The building's cornerstone was laid on July 9, 1907 and construction was completed in 1909. It is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.