Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Rochester Public Library. The architectural drawing shows details of the building. Architect Peter Bross was an associate on this project, dealing primarily with mechanical engineering aspects. The building is now owned by the Mayo Clinic and functions as a student center for the Mayo Medical School.
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Rochester Public Library. The architectural drawing shows details of the building. Architect Peter Bross was an associate on this project, dealing primarily with mechanical engineering aspects. The building is now owned by the Mayo Clinic and functions as a student center for the Mayo Medical School.
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Rochester Public Library. The architectural drawing shows elevations of the building. Architect Peter Bross was an associate on this project, dealing primarily with mechanical engineering aspects. The building is now owned by the Mayo clinic and functions as a student center for the Mayo Medical School.
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Eyota School. The architectural rendering shows exterior details, elevation of the cupola, and other details.
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for Waseca County Hospital. The architectural rendering shows elevations and details of the hospital building.
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for Waseca County Hospital. The architectural rendering shows elevations and details of the hospital building.
Harold H. Crawford designed this service station for A. J. Watten in Zumbrota, Minnesota. The architectural drawing shows elevations and details of the gas station and the second floor apartment.
Harold H. Crawford designed this house for William W. Lawler (919 Eighth Street SW) The architectural drawing shows the elevations and details of the house.
This was once the home of the Zachris Peter Hedberg family in St. Peter. The house is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Fourth and Walnut Streets, facing Fourth Street. Zachris is sitting in a chair on the lawn, below his wife, Johanna, and his daughter, Hilda. Son Harry is in the corner tower, and Johanna's parents, Fajer and Hanna Knutson, are sitting on a bench on the lawn.
The Aitkin Public Library, built in 1911, is the only East Central Regional Library branch to have received funds from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. It served the Aitkin, Minnesota community until 1991 when a new library was built. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Ashippun Post Office was the first in Watonwan County. It was built in 1857 and was located on Watonwan River's south branch in Rosedale Township. In 1925 it was moved to the City Park in Madelia by the local chapter of the D.A.R.
Captain Matt Ulman residence, with woman and boardwalk. Note says, "Ulman, Capt. Matt, Residence, Emma (Ulman) Watters, 200 Block of N 6th St. Mother home."
A pen and ink drawing depicting daily life (1887) and the first three buildings of St. Joseph's Academy at Western and Marshall. The school was owned by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Exterior view of Edward Neill's home was possibly the first home built on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota. Caption reads: "The first house on Summit Avenue St. Paul between Dayton Avnenue and Walnut Street. Site now occupied by mansion of James Hill."
House with woman on porch, man on street pulling a horse buggy ridden by a child, and a dog. Note says, "E. V. Nyquist home, 500 block Carroll Street."
Exterior view of the Norman house. Note on front of photo says, "Norman place west of Lake Crystal." Note on back of photo says, "George Norman home, west of Lake Crystal."
Hinckley Public Library has been located in this building with the village hall since December of 1939 in Hinckley, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Exterior view of The Jackson family home at 1722 Summit Avenue. Caption reads: "Home of Jackson family, Public School and College in background - Summit Avenue."
Exterior view of the Jackson County Courthouse. The building's cornerstone was laid on July 9, 1907 and construction was completed in 1909. It is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This 2,400 square foot building on Main Street in Lindstrom served the Chisago Lakes community as a library from 1973 to 2005 when a larger library was built in Chisago Lakes Township. When the library moved out, the building became the new home for the Chisago Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Martin H. Johnson's house at 212 West Third Street, porches, picket fence in the foreground, pier, masted schooners and Minnesota Point in the background, white pine
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
For some time, McGregor Public Library was located in the community room, which had been two cells of the former jail. Prior to joining East Central Regional Library, other library spaces in McGregor were the corner of O.L Johnson's telephone office, the back room of Paul Huff's barber shop, the school, and the General Minnesota utilities building. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
When McGregor Public Library joined East Central Regional Library in 1964, the library was housed in the former jail. The concrete building had been renovated, but the jail cells and the window bars were still intact, and heating was problematic. The circulation desk was where the jailer's desk had been, McGregor, Minnesota. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: Street number 711, South side, West Hickory Street, Lot 13 of Murdocks. Owner: Frank Nelson. Permit granted on July 18, 1913.
Office of the Building Official, City of Stillwater, Minnesota
Description:
Building permit issued for the city of Stillwater, Minnesota. Location: Street number 824, North side, West Oak Street, Lot 12, Block 1 of Webster's. Owner: Ino A. Peterson, Builder: E. H. Bieging. Permit granted on June 19, 1913.
When East Central Regional Library was organized, Pine City opted to remain independent from East Central Regional Library, though its county, Pine County, joined the system. Pine City joined East Central Regional Library when a new city hall was built in 1978 with space reserved for a library. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
The Princeton Area Library was located in the former railroad depot several blocks west of downtown from 1976 to 1995, sharing the building with the local historical society. East Central Regional Library is a consolidated library system in Minnesota serving Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
Residence of F.F. Nelson. 410 11th St. S. Willmar, MN 1905. Mr. Nelson and two children are around the house. Peter Bonde was sheriff in Kandiyohi County from 1906-1927. He was known as the Prohibition Sheriff. Images in this collection were taken by Peter Bonde from 1890-1910.
The Rush City Public Library has been located on Main Street since 1987. The building was previously the office headquarters for the Plastech corporation. East Central Regional Library is a consolidated library system in Minnesota serving Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
After a city hall renovation in September 1991, the Sandstone Public Library expanded its space in the building by 3,400 square feet. Founded in 1959, ECRL is the oldest existing regional public library system in Minnesota. Headquartered in Cambridge, it is a consolidated library system with 14 libraries and Outreach Services and serves residents in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties.
A Chisago County library that maintains its independence as an unaffiliated library is the Taylors Falls Public Library, housed in this building since 1887.
House located in Lakefield on 701 Douglas Street. Original builder was a Mr. A. N.. Douglass; who's daughter had tuberculosis and it was built to aid in the cure. Built in 1893 with maximum number of window for sunshine and fresh air, it contains 57 windows.
Exterior view of the the Winslow House. Built 1857 on the east bank of St. Anthony Falls, Winslow House was orginally a hotel for Southern tourists. It was leased by Edward Neill for $1,200 per year to house the Baldwin School, the preparatory school Neill founded. Owner Charles Macalester, namesake of Macalester College, deeded the building to school Trustees.
Exterior view of the the Winslow House. Built 1857 on the east bank of St. Anthony Falls, Winslow House was orginally a hotel for Southern tourists. It was leased by Edward Neill for $1,200 per year to house the Baldwin School, the preparatory school Neill founded. Owner Charles Macalester, namesake of Macalester College, deeded the building to school Trustees.