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201. Eighteenth Annual National Encampment of G. A. R. at Minneapolis, July 23, 1884; street view from Bridge Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1884-07-23
Description:
View of the 18th Annual GAR Encampment in Minneapolis with men and women gathered down by Bridge Square risers for viewing parade. Horses, parasols, flags and a banner in background may say: "Tribune Salutes the Veterans." A list of stereographic views by the photographer/publisher is located on the verso.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

202. Eighteenth Annual National Encampment of G. A. R. at Minneapolis, July 23, 1884; the Camp, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1884-07-23
Description:
View of the 18th Annual GAR Encampment in Minneapolis with a field of military tents. Flag flying in foreground, horses with carriages in center of photo; far left side large buildings possibly at Fort Snelling. Similar to photo MS0228. A list of stereographic views by the photographer/publisher is located on the verso.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

203. Encampment of the Second Regiment, Faribault, Minnesota

Date Created:
1885
Description:
View of an encampment of the Second Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard at Faribault.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

204. Members of St. Peter's Company I of the Minnesota National Guard, Faribault, Minnesota

Date Created:
1885
Description:
This photograph shows several named members of Company I of the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard at a camp in Faribault in 1885. The company was based in St. Peter.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

205. Phoenix Fire Department, Morris, Minnesota

Date Created:
1885
Description:
Originally located at the corner of Sixth Street and Oregon Avenue, the fire station was built about 1884 and torn down in July, 1926. From right to left: W. J. Munro (chief), T. A. Callahan (Engineer), Isaac Imes, William McCullogh, ?, ?, L. W. Northcott, J. E. Spooner, [no further identification given].
Contributing Institution:
Stevens County Museum and Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

206. Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Saint Paul for the year 1884

Creator:
City of Saint Paul, Minnesota
Date Created:
1885
Description:
Saint Paul City Council minutes for the yeat 1884
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Proceedings

207. Men at the Scott County Courthouse, Shakopee, Minnesota

Creator:
Jones, J. E.
Date Created:
1885 - 1895
Description:
A group of men sitting and standing on the steps of the Scott County Courthouse in Shakopee. On the left side of the second to last row is Joseph Ring.
Contributing Institution:
Scott County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Albumen prints

208. Biographies of Members Company B 1st Minnesota Volunteers

Creator:
Members of Company B 1st Minnesota Volunteers
Date Created:
1885 - 1929
Description:
Biographies of veterans of Company B 1st Minnesota Volunteers, including detailed accounts of their lives before, during and after the Civil War. The record book also contains meeting minutes and details of Last Man's Club banquets.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Journals (accounts)

209. G. A. R. Overton Post, Morris, Minnesota

Date Created:
1885?
Description:
Group portrait of members of the G. A. R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Overton Post, circa 1880s.
Contributing Institution:
Stevens County Museum and Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

210. National Guard Officers, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Date Created:
1885?
Description:
View of National Guard soldiers in front of a tent. The front of the photograph identifies these men as members of the 9th Minnesota Regiment Volunteer Infantry (1862-1865).
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

211. Nicollet County Courthouse, St. Peter, Minnesota

Creator:
Sarnblad, Charles V.
Date Created:
1885?
Description:
This photograph shows the Nicollet County Courthouse in St. Peter. To its north (at far left) is the Gorman Building, which was demolished in order to construct the Carnegie Library. Two ladies can be seen walking on the boardwalks.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

212. Ninth Regiment, Mankato, Minnesota

Date Created:
1885?
Description:
Civil War; note on back of photo says,"Incorrect identification; probably 2nd Regiment National Guard, Probably circa 1885. "
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

213. Annual Report of the Board of Public Works of the City of Saint Paul for the Year 1885

Creator:
Board of Public Works
Date Created:
1886
Description:
This report of the Board of Public Works consists of tables and charts describing work done in 1885, including street paving, cleaning, and maintenance, and development of sewers, sidewalks, bridges, parks and boulevards. Financial statements, a narrative report of the city engineer, and maps of city streets and sewers are also included.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

214. Davison's Pocket Map of Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Abbot and Chapman
Date Created:
1886
Description:
Map of Minneapolis that delineates ward limits, fire limits, and additions; Notes and guide to plots on verso; Lithographed by Johnson, Smith & Harrison.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Cartographic
Format:
Maps

215. Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Saint Paul for the year 1885

Creator:
City of Saint Paul, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886
Description:
Saint Paul City Council minutes for the yeat 1885
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Proceedings

216. Proceedings of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Board of Directors, Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota
Date Created:
1886-03-27 - 1933-09-08
Description:
The proceedings of the Board of Directors of the Winona Free Public Library, Winona, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Winona Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Proceedings

217. Minnesota National Guard, St. Peter's Company I soldiers, New Ulm, Minnesota

Date Created:
1886-03-30
Description:
Members of Company I of the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the Minnesota National Guard at their camp in New Ulm in 1886. The company was based in St. Peter. J. C. Donahower and A. R. Davis are identified on the photo.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

218. Blue Earth County Courthouse, Mankato, Minnesota

Date Created:
1886?
Description:
Exterior view of the Blue Earth County Court House shortly after completion.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

219. Blue Earth County Courthouse, Mankato, Minnesota

Creator:
Keene, George Eldon
Date Created:
1886?
Description:
Exterior view of the Blue Earth County Court House shortly after completion
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

220. Annual Report of the Board of Public Works of the City of Saint Paul, 1886, St. Paul, Minnesota

Creator:
City of St. Paul
Date Created:
1887
Description:
1886 annual report of the Board of Public Works of the City of St. Paul. This report tells the story of the development and use of the roads, sidewalks, sewers, gas lines and electricity. This information is gathered from primary resources of the period and goes into much detail. This reliable information is presented in reports, fold out statistical data sheets, maps, black and white photographs and sketches.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

221. Fassett's Military Band and Orchestra, Winona, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1887
Description:
Photograph of Fassett's Military Band and Orchestra in Central Park at Center Street at the right of Fifth street in the background.
Contributing Institution:
Winona County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

222. Laws of Minnesota, 1887, Chapter 182. An act to furnish seed grain for distribution in certain counties in this state afflicted by hail during the season of one thousand eight hundred and eighty-six (1886), and to authorize the board of county commissioners of such counties to issue bonds for the payment thereof

Date Created:
1887
Description:
Published law appropriating state funds for the purchase of seed grain for farmers whose crops were devastated by hailstorms, and specifying procedures for applying for seed, distributing it, and repaying the state for its cost.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Historical Society
Type:
Text
Format:
Statutes

223. Proceedings of the Common Council of the City of Saint Paul for the year 1886

Creator:
City of Saint Paul, Minnesota
Date Created:
1887
Description:
Saint Paul City Council minutes for the yeat 1886
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Proceedings

224. Letter from Stillwater City Engineer Lewis W. Clarke to Senator Dwight M. Sabin, January 14, 1887

Creator:
Clark, Lewis W.
Date Created:
1887-01-14
Description:
Letter dated January 14, 1887 from Stillwater City Engineer Lewis W. Clarke to Senator Dwight M. Sabin regarding repairs to the Stillwater bridge and suggested changes for the bridge.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)

225. Letter and envelope from Senator Dwight M. Sabin to Stillwater City Engineer Lewis W. Clarke, January 17, 1887

Creator:
Sabin, Dwight M., Senator
Date Created:
1887-01-17
Description:
Letter dated January 17, 1887 and envelope from Senator Dwight M. Sabin to Stillwater City Engineer Lewis W. Clarke assuring full support of the bridge project.
Contributing Institution:
Stillwater Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Letters (correspondence)
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