View of some of the early buildings on the Carleton College campus, including Pancake Hall and Lord House, Northfield, Minnesota. Pancake Hall was a Carleton College residence.
The three members of Carleton's original class of 1874, including Carleton's eventual first graduates, J. J. Dow and Myra Brown. Pictured are: Bayard T. Holmes, Myra A. Brown, and James J. Dow.
Exterior view of Stearns House with men and women standing on the balcony and in front of the building. The Stearns House, a former hotel purchased by the state, served as a St. Cloud State's first and only building when the school was established in 1869.
Although the label written on this photograph says that the image is of the first graduating class, early students, and faculty at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, this photo shows teachers and students on the steps of the Old Main building at Gustavus, 1877. The first class graduated in 1890 had eight men.
Fannie McGaughey was a member of the first graduating class of St. Cloud State. In addition, she was here on the first day of classes in September 1869
Old Main - as remodeled after the storm of June 5, 1880. (This Old Main was the original building for Mankato State Normal School. It was destroyed by fire in 1922.)
Contributing Institution:
University Archives and Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato
View of the campus from its southwest corner looking northeast, showing Willis Hall, Williams Hall, Carleton's first observatory, and first Music Hall (Seccombe House).
Hamline University's campus as seen from the northeast. From left, Ladies Hall (later known as Goheen Hall), heating plant, and University Hall (also known as Old Main).
Campus of the St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, later called the College of St. Thomas. Lake Mennith is in the foreground; the Gleason House is on the left with the St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary building on the right. Title supplied by cataloger.
This postcard shows a view of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter in 1886. The building with the clock tower is Old Main, which is located at the west end of College Avenue.
Group portrait of the residents of Gridley Hall dormitory during 1887/88, including students and resident college staff. People involved: Lucia Elizabeth Danforth; Emma Lincoln; Charlotte R. Willard; Frances Cousens Gage; Dora Elizabeth Fishback; Mary E. Beach; Nellie Comelia Clark; Linnie Lewis; Mabel Rebecca Colwell; Mary Rebecca Hart
Mohn family sitting in front of Main overlooking Northfield. From left to right; Adults: Unknown, Unknown, College President Thorbjorn N. Mohn, Edward Mohn, Mrs. Mohn, Mrs. O.G. Felland. Children in front: George Mohn (in carriage), Ray Mohn, John Mohn, Thonny Felland, ""Pooh-Bah""- the campus dog mascot. See http://www.stolaf.edu/collections/archives/shows/cornerstone/index.html
This photograph shows the students and their teacher at the District 21 School in Belgrade Township in Nicollet County during the 1888-1889 school year.
A winter view of St. Olaf from the roof of Ladies' Hall, the Main, windmill, and Northfield are in the background. Notice gymnasium apparatus on edge of school grounds. See http://www.stolaf.edu/collections/archives/shows/cornerstone/index.html
Hamline University's campus as seen from the northeast. From left, Ladies Hall (later known as Goheen Hall), Science Hall, and University Hall (also known as Old Main). Boardwalk in foreground.
Washington Elementary School was built by Minneapolis architect LeRoy Buffington in 1882. It was razed in 1890 in order to build Central High School on the same site. The High School was completed in 1892.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Jefferson elementary school second street between ninth and tenth avenues east; St. Luke's hospital bought it in 1983 for its nursing program; subsequently sold and is an apartment building with a day care program
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Jefferson elementary school second street between ninth and tenth avenues east; St. Luke's hospital bought it in 1983 for its nursing program; subsequently sold and is an apartment building with a day care program
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The dining room of Henry Leslie Osborn's residence, 1599 Hewitt Avenue. Osborn was a Hamline University professor, dean, and acting president (1887-1932).
The music room of Henry Leslie Osborn's residence, 1599 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul. Osborn was a Hamline University professor, dean, and acting president (1887-1932).
The parlor of Henry Leslie Osborn's residence, 1599 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul. Osborn was a Hamline University professor, dean, and acting president (1887-1932).
Group portrait of Carleton students of German, posed with books inside Gridley Hall. Pictured are: Gracia L. Jenks; Carlos Eben Allen; Alice E. Andrews; James E. Jenks; Wiliam J. McCarthy; Maude V. Willsey; William W. Taylor; Gertrude Woodruff; May E. Donovan; May H. Cravath; James F. Chapman; Josie Drucilla Allen; Wilmer E. Griffith; Alfaretta H. Jenkins; Harlan W. Fisk; Katherine L. Donaldson; Paul W. Barney.
retaining wall being worked on; workers; Central high school built in 1892 at Lake avenue and second street was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972; architects Palmer and Hall of Duluth
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Central high school built in 1892 at Lake avenue and second street was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972; architects Palmer and Hall of Duluth
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Hunter's Park: Glen Avon school; St. Andrews street; boys and girls; teacher; students; Hunter's Park was named for John Hunter and Ronald Hunter; Glen Avon is named for the glens of Scotland and the river Avon of England by a Scottish man Angus Roderick Macfarlane who married Catharine Hunter; children and teacher standing on the front steps; boy with a drum; aprons, hats, capes
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Interior view of assembly hall in Old Main. Old main opened in 1874 as the main building of St. Cloud State. Old Main was demolished in 1950 after the completion of Stewart Hall.
Museum Room in Old Main Building. Old Main opened in 1874 as the main building of St. Cloud State. Old Main was demolished in 1950 after the completion of Stewart Hall.
Central Hillside; Duluth Central High school classroom; blackboards filled with information; sophomores; students; boys and girls; Latin teacher Arthur F.M. Custance is pointing to the board that says The Caesar Class; students are holding their books for the photographer to see them; wood and iron desks; desks bolted to floor
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
A group of girls photographed in Wabasha, Minnesota. At least one of the girls became a Carleton student at a later date. Anna Satory Hicks (in the middle of the photo) is a daughter of John and Genevieve Satory, mother of John Hicks and great-aunt of John Satory (La Crosse, Wisconsin).
St. Thomas Literary and Debating Society in front of the old Administration Building. Seated in the front are the officers of the society: William O'Malley, Vice President; Reverend Terence Moore, President; Reverend William Lunner; James Doyle, Secretary.
Interior view, students using microscopes at Biological laboratory at Old Main. Display cases are against the wall in the background. George Hubbard, St. Cloud State faculty, sits in the foreground looking through a microscope. Old Main was constructed in 1874.
Faculty of Hamline University on the lawn in front of Old Main. Science Hall is at their backs. Sitting: William E. Thompson, Loren Harrison Batchelder, George Henry Bridgman (president), Alta Barker, George Swan Innis. Standing: Henry Leslie Osborn, Euphemia (Effie) Miller Loag Osborn, Arthur Z. Drew, and ?.
Image on top is Hamline University's campus from the northwest in winter. Buildings from left are Ladies Hall (later known as Goheen Hall), Science Hall, and University Hall (also known as Old Main). Image on bottom is a display in Hamline University's Natural History Museum, which was on the third floor of Science Hall.
Carleton students who left school for military service during the Spanish-American War, in training with the 12th Minnesota Infantry at Chickamauga. Pictured are: John Gleed Redding. Frank Knapp, Ernest Lundeen, Fred Smith, and George G. Larson.
Image on top is Hamline University's chapel (now known as Bridgman Hall) on the second floor of University Hall (also known as Old Main). A portrait of Bishop Leonidas Lent Hamline is on the wall over the stage. On the bottom is the first library on Hamline's Saint Paul campus, which was behind the chapel in University Hall.
Kindergarten room in Old Main. Old Main opened in 1874 as the main building of St. Cloud State. Old Main was demolished in 1950 after the completion of Stewart Hall.
Lakeside Lester Park; original Lester Park School at Fifty-Fourth Avenue East and Oneida Street; another school was built in 1917 with an addition in 1954
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Hamline University student group at 1599 Hewitt Avenuel. Back row from left: Lois Nettie Marsh, Robert W. Terry, Lewis Puffer, George Kinsman, Clement C. Boos, Paul Barkuloo, A.L. Richardson, Mabel H. McKinstry, ? Morehouse, George P. Watson, W.E. Bowers, Roy Allis, George P. Babcock, George E. Peck, ? Harter, Guy Caldwell, ? Sheldon, George D. Montgomery. Third row: Clinton P. Abbott, Adria D. Schuck, Arthur C. Fawcett, E.L. Heath, Hugh Crossen, Anstis C. Stebbins, Chester H. Tether, Mary Graling, Gertrude Webster, Byron O. Mork, Ida M. Wenger, W.B. Bridgman, Elmer Richardson, Maud E. Wallace, Harry R. Bridgman. Second row: Harry M. Wagner, ?, Carrol E. Payne, Raymond P. Kaighn, Bertram A. Shuman, ? Edmunds, Mel Wylie, Paul Peterson, Elinor Quigley, Gertrude Harris. Front row: Ferdinand A. Wenger, Laura A. McClay, ?, Silas A. Cook, Oliver J. Stirratt, Christie Williams, Ella Probst, B.I. Kimerer, Sarah A. Chick, Nellie Dogherty
Female academy graduates dressed for a party, with Ladies' Hall in the background. At left Felland, Osmund (in carriage under umbrella) and Felland, Thea J. (1853-1905); at right Felland, Thonny (1884-1976). Notice boardwalk on campus grounds.
Interior view, Chemical Laboratory in Old Main Building. Old Main opened in 1874 as the main building of St. Cloud State. Old Main was demolished in 1950 after the completion of Stewart Hall.
View of eleven children sitting together in the Kindergarten Room in Old Main with two women nearby. The teachers are Miss Goodman and Miss Eleanor Mitchell. Old Main was constructed in 1874.
A survey team from the Geological and Natural History Survey of Minnesota, Zoological Division. Pictured are: Nachtrieb, Henry Francis, 1859-1942 Tilden, Josephine E. (Josephine Elizabeth).
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, University Archives
Interior view of the library in Old Main. The room has tables, chairs, and bookshelves, light hanging from ceiling in foreground. Old Main was constructed in 1874.
Exterior view of the original Lincoln School in St. Peter, which was destroyed by a fire in 1913. The school's students can be seen in front of the building, which was located on the north side of Chestnut Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, facing Chestnut.