Two hunters stand in a snowy forest. One of the hunters is aiming with a rifle, while the other hunter points in the direction the first hunter is aiming.
This postcard shows a view to the south along South Fifth street in St. Peter. The steeple of the Methodist Church on the northwest corner of the intersection of Fifth and Nassau streets is visible at right.
This photo shows a view to the north along South Washington Avenue in St. Peter. At right, horse-drawn carriages are visible in Gorman Park. A streetlight hangs from wires above the avenue.
This view of St. Peter looks to the east and south from a location near Gustavus Adolphus College. Smoke can be seen rising from the Engesser brewery, and the spire of the First Lutheran Church can be seen to the right of the smoke.
This postcard shows a view to the north along Third street in St. Peter from a location near its intersection with College Avenue. The Union Presbyterian church is at left. The spire of the Church of the Immaculate Conception is visible right of center. A streetlight hanging above Third street is also visible at center.
This postcard shows a view of portions of the St. Peter business district from a location east of the city. The St. Peter Roller Mills are visible in the center of the photo. The spire of the courthouse is at far left. Other buildings shown include the Power House, Old Main, and the Nicollet Hotel.
This postcard view of St. Peter was taken from a location on the western edge of the city. Smoke can be seen from the Engesser brewery in the distance at center. The spire of the First Lutheran church at Fourth and Elm is slightly to the right of the smoke.
A lithographed postcard showing the view looking northwest from the old water tower. Pictured: Paulson's General, Nordstrom's Drug, Oslund's Cash Store, Imple. House, Railroad Depot. Along Maple Street: Ryan's Hotel, Palace Rest. North of Railroad: Feedmill, Lumberyard, Elevators 2 and 3. Photographer Ole Sparstad lived and worked in Sacred Heart during the years 1882-1916.
South Minnesota Avenue in St. Peter extends diagonally upward from a point slightly above the lower left corner of this aerial view and runs across the width of the image. The side streets are, from left to right, Nassau, Park Row, and Broadway. The Nicollet County Bank, the Nicollet Hotel, and the Johnson & Company building are among the visible businesses.
Minnesota Avenue runs along the bottom of this aerial view of St. Peter. Park Row can be seen at the far right, and St. Paul Street can be seen at the far left. The campus of Gustavus Adolphus College is visible in most of the upper left quadrant of the image.
This postcard shows a view looking down on Camp Lakeview and the surrounding area at Lake City. The camp was the site of the encampments of the Minnesota National Guard.
This colorized postcard shows portions of the business district of St. Peter from a location east of the city. The Minnesota river, the courthouse, Gustavus Adolphus College, and the city water standpipe north of the college can also be seen.
Broad Street and Boulevard with houses, trees, and people. Message on the reverse from Emma Voldahl to Mrs. Cassie Johnson of Frost, Minnesota, postmarked Mankato.
This colorized postcard shows the flooded road east of the Broadway bridge in St. Peter on June 25, 1908. The water of the Minnesota River has reached the Omaha Depot, which is shown in the center of the postcard. A steam locomotive is visible to the left of the depot.
Two boats are pulling up to the docks on Lake Hendricks. A rowboat is filled with men, women and children. The Lady Hendricks is filled with people to the point she is almost sinking. The smoke stack of the boat is pushing out smoke. Several people and a tent are in the back ground. All people are celebrating the 4th of July.
View of the Cannon River looking south from the dam at Ames Mill in Northfield, Minnesota. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard reads "received from Alice Wilson Bisbee, August 1965."
View of Casco Point from Lake Minnetonka shows two boat houses at the shore, and homes hiding in the trees at the top of the hill. Space for message is on front of card, postmarked 1906.
View of a dam on the Mississippi River, water rushing over dam, trees and buildings in background. Buildings in the background include: Model School (1906) and Old Main Building (1874).
An outcropping of Greenstone rock is located in Ely. Greenstone is one of the olest known Minnesota rocks and it is located just a few blocks off Camp Street in Ely, Minnesota.It is called Pillow Rock because of the clearly visible rounded shapes formed within this mass of lava flow. An effort has been underway to remove Pillow Rock to a location more accessible to tourists.
This postcard shows people looking at the water covering the road from St. Peter to Kasota during the 1908 flood. The Minnesota river's normal course was along the trees shown in the distance. The view is from the outskirts of St. Peter.
A postcard of the fountain at Lakewood in Duluth. The fountain is frozen and has an American flag flying from the top. Snow lies on the ground and trees are in the background.
Buildings of the Geneva Beach Hotel at Lake Geneva. In 1896, J.L. Dickinson acquired the Alexandria Hotel at Geneva Beach from Mr. Letson, an early resort builder, and changed the name to the Geneva Beach Hotel. The hotel burned down on September 2, 1911.
Groups of people gathered on the lawn of the Geneva Beach Hotel. There is a tent set up in front of the hotel. In 1896, J.L. Dickinson acquired the Alexandria Hotel at Geneva Beach from Mr. Letson, an early resort builder, and changed the name to the Geneva Beach Hotel. The hotel burned down on September 2, 1911.
The Geneva Beach Hotel with a partial view of Lake Geneva and an automobile in the foreground. There is small tent in front of the hotel. In 1896, J.L. Dickinson acquired the Alexandria Hotel at Geneva Beach from Mr. Letson, an early resort builder, and changed the name to the Geneva Beach Hotel. The hotel burned down on September 2, 1911.
The Zachris P. Hedberg family home in St. Peter is shown at the far left in this winter scene. The house is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Fourth and Locust Streets. Fourth Street runs from the southwest to the northeast, starting from the lower left corner of the postcard.
Originals colored. Two copies: 84.119.24a has note on back to Mrs. William Anderson, Willmar Hospital, from Sena.84.119.24b has note on back to Miss Carolina Mork, Starbuck, from Olaf.
Trees along the shoreline lean toward the calm water of what appears to be Deephaven Bay, postmarked and dated 1910. This is one of the most common postcard views on Lake Minnetonka.
Postcard with image of Lower Minneopa Falls and footbridge; message on reverse from Florence to Miss Sophie. Christensen in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, postmarked Mankato.
View looks to the east from a location near the east side of the Broadway bridge at St. Peter. The flooded Minnesota river has covered the road. The Omaha depot and a steam locomotive approaching the depot from the north are shown. The date 6-25-08 is on the card.