The New Sweden Feed Store began as a general store, but had been converted to a feed store by the time this 1985 photograph was taken in New Sweden, Minnesota.
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.
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.
The Ben Franklin Dime Store and Burch's Shoe Store in St. Peter are shown in this photograph. Both businesses operated for many years in St. Peter before other businesses moved into the buildings. They were on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue.
The Hallmark store, the Ben Franklin Dime Store and Burch's Shoe Store in St. Peter are shown in this photograph. These businesses were eventually replaced by other businesses that moved into the buildings. They were on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue.
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 brick building at the right was the office of the Standard Lumber Company in St. Peter at 100 Park Row. Front Street is at the far left. This photograph was taken during the demolition of the lumber storage building that had been on the southwest corner of the intersection.
The Standard Lumber Company in St. Peter was located at 100 Park Row. Demolition of this building was in progress at the time this photograph was taken. The large doors on the north side of the building were along Park Row, near its intersection with Front Street.
The brick building at the right was the office of the Standard Lumber Company in St. Peter at 100 Park Row. Front Street is at the far left. This photograph was taken following the demolition of the lumber storage building that had been on the southwest corner of the intersection.
Looking southward along South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter from a location near the intersection with Broadway. The signs of many businesses that have since disappeared can be seen, such as Stensby Cleaners, Big John's Restaurant, the State Theater, Gannon's Restaurant, and the Odell Pharmacy.
The appearance of South Minnesota Avenue has changed considerably since this photograph, which looks to the north from a location between Nassau and Grace Streets, was taken in 1968 in St. Peter, Minnesota.
Ritt's Electric Center, the Skelly Service Station, and the State Theatre are among the businesses that have disappeared since this 1968 photograph was taken. The view looks to the south along South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, Minnesota, from a location between West Nassau and West Grace Streets.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1965, looking to the south from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Broadway. This postcard negative, marked 615, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1965, looking to the north from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Mulberry Street. This postcard negative, marked 605, has been converted to a digital positive image.
Buildings along Third Street in Nicollet, Minnesota, are shown in this postcard from the 1960s. The view looks to the east from a location near the Ash Street intersection.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1958, looking to the south from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Broadway. This postcard negative, marked 5148, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1958, looking to the north from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Myrtle Street. This postcard negative, marked 1518, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1956, looking to the north from a location in front of the Nicollet County Courthouse, near the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Myrtle Street. This postcard negative, marked 516, has been converted to a digital positive image.
The large building in the background is the St. Peter Feed Mill at 103 East Broadway in St. Peter, next to the bridge across the Minnesota River. Large mounds of snow along Broadway are visible in this winter view.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1953, looking to the south from a location near the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Broadway. This postcard negative, marked 513, has been converted to a digital positive image.
The Marigold Dairy at 216 to 220 Belgrade Avenue in North Mankato, Minnesota, was one of many buildings flooded in that community and in other communities in 1951 by high water levels along the length of the Minnesota River.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1951, looking to the north from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Grace Street. This postcard negative, marked 521A, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district in 1951, looking to the south from a location at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Park Row. This postcard negative, marked 501A, has been converted to a digital positive image.
Post office employees sorting mail in the St. Peter Post Office. They are, from left to right, Clair Gilbertson, Leroy (Jim) Miller, Ernest Kramer, Ray Sampson, and Jerry Pitman.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter Business District, looking to the south from the old Ludcke Theater and Opera House, which is visible on the far right. Also visible is the Nicollet Hotel at the end of the same block. Seitzer Ford is next to the hotel. This postcard negative, marked 409, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the buildings along the west side of South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, beginning with the Nicollet Hotel at the Park Row intersection. Next is the Seitzer Ford automobile dealership. Fourth from the left is the old Ludcke Theater and Opera House. This postcard negative, marked 418, has been converted to a digital positive image.
This image shows a view of the St. Peter business district, looking to the south along Minnesota Avenue from Park Row. The J. C. Penney Co. store is among the many businesses shown. This postcard negative, marked 408, has been converted to a digital positive image.
Located at 319 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, Minnesota, Peterson Brothers Billiards and Bowling was in existence for many years. Residents remember a large sign in the shape of a bowling pin attached to the front of the building.
The Peterson Brothers Billiards and Bowling establishment at 319 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, Minnesota, operated for many years. A sign in the shape of a large bowling pin was a prominent feature on the front of the building.
Bill's Popcorn Wagon in St. Peter also sold roasted peanuts, candy, and cigarettes, based on a close inspection of this photograph. It was operated by Bill Krisatis.
The Swenson Confectionary Shop in St. Peter was located at 204 South Minnesota Avenue. The three people shown in this interior photograph are probably the owners, Carl, Frank, and Gus Swenson.
Constructed in 1888 southwest of the mill pond in St. Peter, Minnesota, the Power House was demolished in 1987. It contained a well 45 feet deep and pumps to move water to a standpipe above the city. Two dynamos inside the building were used in the process of generating electricity and providing it to city residents for several years.
Northward view of the St. Peter business district begins at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Nassau Street. It reaches as far as the beginning of the boulevard at Skaro Street. The Nicollet County Bank is at the left, and the First National Bank is at the right.
Four men are shown inside the Klossner Creamery in Nicollet County. From left to right, they are: Verne Johnson, Roman Kosek, Keith Johnson, and William Hoffmann.
A view of the business district along Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The view includes Schleuder's Jewelry, and Dick's Clothing on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue. The Nicollet County Bank is also visible on the next block.
St. Peter business district looking northward along South Minnesota Avenue from a location at its intersection with Grace Street. Many old cars are visible, and the signs of many of the stores can be read. The boulevard that started at Skaro Street can be seen in the far distance in the middle of the photograph.
A view of the business district along Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The view includes Ritt's Appliances, Schleuder's Jewelry, and Dick's Clothing on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue.
The C. H. Feldman Hardware Store at the far left was located at 512 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The photographer aimed his camera northward along the avenue from its intersection with Myrtle Street. A portion of the Nicollet County Courthouse is visible at the far right.
Exterior view of the old Standard Lumber Company buildings in St. Peter. The entrance of the building in the foreground faced north, along Park Row. The long side of the same building faced South Front Street.
Exterior view of the Seitzer Ford automobile garage in St. Peter, which was located at 118 South Minnesota Avenue. A portion of this photograph appears in the October 1st, 1930 issue of the St. Peter Herald. This dealership was one of the first in Minnesota.
The interior of the Lindberg Hardware Store at 119 West Nassau Street is shown in this image. The store was operated by Frank Lindberg and his son Karl about the time this photograph was taken.
The interior of the Lindberg Hardware Store at 119 West Nassau Street is shown in this image. The store was operated by Frank Lindberg and his son Karl about the time this photograph was taken.
Exterior view of the Lampert Lumber Company's buildings in St. Peter. The building in the foreground was on the southeast corner of the intersection of Third and Grace Streets, facing Grace.
Exterior view of the Klein Furniture building in St. Peter, which is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Mulberry Street, facing the avenue. Fire destroyed the top floor of the building many years later.
This is a photograph of the Haugdahl Gas Station in St. Peter, which opened in 1930. It later became the site of Stensby's Dry Cleaning, followed by Waldo's Coffee Shop. The building is located on the southwest corner of Park Row and Minnesota Avenue.
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.
Exterior view of the clothing store operated by the Philip Dick family in St. Peter. The store was located at 304 South Minnesota Avenue. The law office of L. D. Keogan was located upstairs.
Interior view of Cook's Café in St. Peter, which was located at 212 South Minnesota Avenue. The view shows the Cook-E-Jar room, which was located in the basement of the building.
This photograph shows the interior of Cook's Café in St. Peter, which was located at 212 South Minnesota Avenue. The view shows the Cook-E-Jar room, which was located in the basement of the building.
This photograph shows Cook's Café and Hotel and the J. C. Penney Store in St. Peter. The café and the associated hotel were at 212 South Minnesota Avenue, and the Penney Store was at 208 South Minnesota Avenue.
Exterior view of William Ritt's music, radio, electric shop, sporting goods, and auto supplies store in St. Peter at 500 South Minnesota Avenue. Also visible are Baker's Garage and signs for Red Crown Gasoline and Mobiloil.
Exterior view of the Lloyd Auto Company building in St. Peter at 228 West Park Row. Note the signs for Red Crown Gasoline, Mobiloil, and Goodrich Tires.
Shuveiller's grocery and general merchandise store in St. Peter occupied the ground floor of the Masonic Building on the west side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue. A sign for Dr. Daniels can be seen to the left of the doorway near the center of the photograph.
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.
View of businesses along the west side of South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, beginning at the left from a location near Mulberry Street and extending to Broadway at the far right. The city's streetlights were located in a line down the middle of the avenue at that time.
This image shows the business district in St. Peter in 1926. The Mason Bros. building is located at 326 South Minnesota Avenue. Note the streetlights in the middle of the avenue and the old cars parked along the curbs and between the streetlights.
The William A. Ritt store was located at 500 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The Baker Garage was at 504 South Minnesota Avenue. Various signs in the photograph advertise music, radios, Red Crown gasoline, and Mobiloil. Gasoline pumps are visible along the sidewalk.
This photograph shows Cook's Café in St. Peter, which was located at 212 South Minnesota Avenue. The Cook family also operated a hotel in the same building. Notice the Tourists Information sign in front of the café.
This photograph shows buildings on the east side of the 300 block of South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. Among them are the Nicollet County Telephone and Telegraph Company, the St. Peter Herald, and Theis and Schabert Plumbing.
The remains of the Lampert Lumber Company at 228 West Grace Street in St. Peter can be seen in the foreground after the damage caused by a 1924 tornado. The Konsbruck Hotel along South Third Street is in the background. The Tegner & Peterson grocery store was located at 408 South Third Street.
A badly damaged building of the Lampert Lumber Company at 228 West Grace Street in St. Peter can be seen on the right side of this image. A tornado in 1924 damaged or destroyed many buildings in the city. A large amount of debris can be seen along South Third Street in this photo taken from in front of the Konsbruck Hotel, looking to the north toward the steeple of the Fire Station.
This photograph shows the old St. Peter Creamery building in St. Peter, which was located along North Front Street, a short distance to the north of the Broadway Bridge.
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.
This photograph shows two St. Peter businesses, the American Railway Express Company and the St. Peter Produce Company. These businesses were located on the east side of the 100 block of South Minnesota Avenue.
Panoramic view of a portion of the St. Peter business district on Minnesota Avenue. The photograph was taken at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Nassau Street, looking to the north. The Nicollet County Bank can be seen at far left, and the First National Bank at far right.
View of the St. Peter business district is centered on the intersection of South Minnesota Avenue and Nassau Street. The Nicollet County Bank at 224 S. Minnesota Avenue is to the right of the center of the image. Buildings along the 300 block are shown in the left half of the image.
The Konsbruck Hotel at 412 South Third Street and the Tegner and Peterson Grocery Store at 408 South Third Street are among the St. Peter businesses that can be seen in this image. A car is parked in front of the hotel. The siren at the Fire Station can be seen north of the hotel, at the far right of the image.
Views of both Third and Pine Streets as well as images of the creamery, the consolidated school, and the Nicollet State Bank can be seen on this Nicollet, Minnesota, postcard.
Cook's Cafe in St. Peter was located at 222 South Minnesota Avenue at the time this photograph was taken. The photograph shows signs for Dr. Bittner, a dentist, and for Frenchie the Barber. A large Tourists Information sign points toward the caf. A note on the reverse states that the photograph was taken in May of 1923.
The Mason Brothers in St. Peter operated a hardware store at 324 South Minnesota Avenue. This image of one of the window displays shows a variety of weapons, ammunition, and other items for hunters. A large sign shows a hunter at a lake.
The Mason Brothers in St. Peter operated a hardware store at 324 South Minnesota Avenue. This image of one of the window displays shows a variety of hunting items and a couple of signs showing hunters in action.
George Mason and Charles Mason are shown inside their hardware store at 324 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. A considerable variety and quantity of products can be seen.
Interior of a store in St. Peter, which was located on the east side of the 100 block of South Minnesota Avenue. William Krisatis, Sr. can be seen behind the counter. He was 15 years old at the time.
The streetlights extend northward down the middle of Minnesota Avenue in this view of the St. Peter business district. The Armory is north of the Public Library, which is on the Mulberry Street corner at the far right.
The William A. Ritt store was located at 500 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. Crates of Edison phonographs are lined up in front of the building. To the south, the O. L. Lindstrom grocery store was at 504 South Minnesota Avenue.
The Mason Brothers Hardware Store in St. Peter, which was located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Grace Street, facing the avenue.
The First National Bank in St. Peter was located at 225 South Minnesota Avenue at the time this postcard was made. Part of the Lindberg Hardware Store at 119 West Nassau Street can be seen behind the bank. A shoe store was located along the north side of the bank.
This view of the bank's interior is what a customer at the First National Bank in St. Peter saw upon entering the building. The building at 225 South Minnesota Avenue is no longer the home of the bank.
This photograph shows egg processing at the St. Peter Produce Company, which was located at 107 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter. The owner was Henry Wiest. A notation on the reverse side of the photograph reads ""1911 - 1945.""
This postcard shows a view of the First National Bank in St. Peter, which was located on the northeast corner of the intersection of South Minnesota Avenue and Nassau Street, facing the avenue.
Exterior view of the Dondlinger Buick Garage in St. Peter, which was located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Third Street and Broadway. The cars are parked along Third Street.
The St. Peter Creamery was located on the east side of the 100 block of North Front Street in St. Peter. The south side and the west end are shown here. A note on the back states that the photograph was taken in 1920.
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.
Philip Dick and his sons, Philip E. Dick and Albert Dick, operated this clothing store at 304 South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter, Minnesota, for many years.