Located on Block 19 in the original town, built in 1885 with an addition added in 1894. Used as a high school and grammar school. Demolished in 1934 and replaced with a new building, also known as Longfellow School. Note on back of original to Caroline Mork, Hancock, from Sadie E.
The Whittier School was built in 1867 and was one of the first schools in Princeton. Raleigh Herdliska built a home on the corner of this lot after the school was torn down.
The Whittier School was built in 1867 and was one of the first schools in Princeton. Raleigh Herdliska built a home on the corner of this lot after the school was torn down.
Campus view of Carleton College including Gridley Hall, Scoville Memorial Library, Willis Hall, the original Observatory, and Williams Hall. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads "Before 1905; (From Ruth Eddy Blanding)."
This post card shows three college girls, including Esther Johnson and Mabel Lucken, and is addressed to Miss Amelia Turner, Ladies Hall, School of Agriculture, St. Paul, Minn. The back reads, "Dear Amelia: I suppose you are already beginning to cram for the exams. We are going to a surprise party for our mailman tonight. I have only 5 weeks of school left. E.J."
View of Old Main. This picture is a print from a postcard. (This Old Main was the original building for Mankato State Normal School. It was destroyed by fire in 1922.)
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University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
This postcard shows the Auditorium building at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter (on the right). The next building shown, south of the Auditorium, is Old Main, which is located at the west end of College Avenue.
Members of the Carleton College faculty gather for the inauguration of Carleton's second President, William Henry Sallmon. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads in part "Sallmon inaugural procession; about 1903."
Agnes Nash (Class of 1910) and Rhoda Dinwiddie (Class of 1909) stand in front of a stone embankment with Nourse Cottage in the background on the Carleton College campus.
Campus view of Carleton College looking northeast from First Street including Gridley Hall and Laird Hall. Text on front of postcard reads "Carleton College Northfield Minnesota."
Real photographic postcard showing the front exterior of the Public School in Prior Lake. The image shows the school shortly after it was constructed. It was a two story brick faade with a bell tower. Printed vertically on the card to the right of the image is "Public School, Prior Lake, Minn." The card is used and is addressed to Miss. Minnie Kintzie of Shakopee. The message reads "Dear Teacher/How are you getting along now. We had a good the Forth July did you. That will be all for this time. Good by Elizabeth Ries."
The Indian School at Couchiching Indian Reserve near Fort Frances, Ontario. It is the main reserve of the Couchiching First Nation in Ontario. The sky is full of clouds. A fence runs along the front of the building.
"Professor Winchell excavating the old Indian village at Cambria, Minn." The Cambria site (21BE2) is located above the Minnesota River 25 km northwest of Mankato. The site was initially reported and mapped by Newton winchell in the early 20th century. The site was later excavated by W. B. Nickerson for the Minnesota Historical Society in 1913 and 1916.
Exterior view of Gridley Hall Dormitory for Women on the Carleton College campus. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads "received from Alice Wilson Bisbee - Aug. '65."
Southwest entrance to Carleton College campus. View includes Scoville Memorial Library, Willis Hall and Seccombe House then in use as a music hall. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads "received from Alice Wilson Bisbee, August 1965." Text on front of postcard reads "Carleton College Northfield Minnesota."
An assembly of the Corps of Cadets of the College of St. Thomas. The old Science Building and the St. Thomas Military Academy building are in the background.
Exterior view of the two story wooden school in Warroad during the winter. A few log buildings are located on the right side of the school and several smaller buildings can be seen behind the building.
This postcard shows a view of the Auditorium building at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. The building was located to the north of Old Main, which stands at the west end of College Avenue.
This postcard shows the Commercial building on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus in St. Peter. The building was located next to the south side of ""Old Main."" Its porch faced east.
Exterior view of Gridley Hall dormitory for women with Laird Hall visible. Handwritten note on back of postcard reads "Removed from Ida Norton Scrapbook."
This postcard shows a view to the west along College Avenue, once named Cedar street, in St. Peter. The building at the end of the street is ""Old Main"" at Gustavus Adolphus College. The building at right was the Auditorium.
This colorized postcard shows a view of Old Main and the Auditorium at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. Old Main is at left, at the top of the College Avenue hill. See also E7967 and E7968.
This postcard shows a view of the buildings at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. The Auditorium is at far right, and Old Main is the second building from the right.
This colorized postcard shows a view of Old Main and the Auditorium at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. Old Main is at left, at the top of the College Avenue hill. See also E7966 and E7967.
View of the High School in Northfield, Minnesota with students on the grounds. Handwritten note on back of postcard reads: "Removed from Ida Norton Scrapbook."
Interior view of Gridley Hall dormitory for women on the Carleton College campus showing the front hall, fireplace, and staircase. Typed and handwritten notes on the back of the postcard read "Front Hall of Gridley circa 1895," "in 1898 calendar, and "received from Alice Wilson Bisbee - Aug. '65."
Exterior view of Gridley Hall women's dormitory on the Carleton College campus. Handwritten note on back of postcard reads: "Removed from Ida Norton Scrapbook."
Exterior view of the first Lincoln School in St. Peter that was located on the north side of Chestnut street, between Third and Fourth streets. It was destroyed by a fire in 1913. A carriage house is visible at right. Fourth street is at left.
This postcard shows the first Lincoln School in St. Peter that was located on the north side of Chestnut street, between Third and Fourth streets. It was destroyed by a fire in 1913.
Exterior view of the St. Peter High School that was built in 1907. It was located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Fifth and Nassau streets, facing Fifth street. See also E7964.
Exterior view of the St. Peter High School that was built in 1907. It was located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Fifth and Nassau streets, facing Fifth street. See also E7965.
This postcard shows the new high school in St. Peter that was located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Fifth and Nassau streets, facing east. The school was built in 1907.
This postcard shows the new high school in St. Peter. It was located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Fifth and Nassau streets, facing Fifth street. The school was built in 1907.
This postcard shows several buildings at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. The building at far right is Old Main, and the middle building is the Commercial Building.
This postcard shows a view of two schools in St. Peter. At left is the 1870 school, which was the first high school. At right, is the 1907 school, which replaced the 1870 school as the new high school. Both buildings faced Fifth Street, between Grace and Nassau Streets.
This postcard shows a view of the first high school in St. Peter, which was built in 1870. It is shown at left. At right is the new high school, which was built in 1907. Both buildings faced east along Fifth Street, between Grace and Nassau Streets.
Several unidentified male Carleton College students gather at the Northfield, Minnesota train depot. Handwritten text on back reads: "From Dorothy Dorn, daughter of Howard Clifton Frank (1911)."
Exterior view of Goodsell Observatory at Carleton College. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads "Removed from W. Edwin Dean scrapbook."
Exterior view of Scoville Memorial Library on the Carleton College campus. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads "removed from the W. Edwin Dean Scrapbook."
Rear view of Willis Hall at Carleton College. Handwritten notes on the back of the postcard read "Willis Hall Chapel" and "Removed from W. Edwin Dean scrapbook."