The fourteenth annual report of the Board of Park Commissioners consists of an address from the president describing efforts to improve funding to and increase the legal power of the parks department, the establishment of a Japanese tea garden in Como Park, the development of playgrounds, and other park needs and accomplishments during 1904, the superintendent's report with details on park maintenance and plantings, blacksmith earnings, park police, inventories, financial statements, playgrounds, and recommendations, and the secretary's report with updates on street lawns under board care, along with monthly financial statements. This report includes a memorial to recently deceased board member John Henry Allen, and photographs of Riverside Park, Shadow Falls Park, and a foot bridge in Como Park.
This report of the Board of Park Commissioners, for the year ending March 31, 1891, describes board membership and officers, the progress on several parks, and expenditures. The report includes a report from the superintendent and an inventory.
This report from the Board of Park Commissioners consists of a brief narrative on the history of public parks in St. Paul, a description of the current park system, and plans for the future, along with eight photographs of Como Park, and maps of Como Park and the Lake Phalen area. Reports from the secretary and superintendent and financial statements are also included.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Freeborn County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Note on back of photograph reads: June 1888 G. A R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Encampment taken at intersection of what is now West Seveneth Street and Wyoming Avenue. Our Old home FEW [Frank E. Ware].
The G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Hall on 10th Street Worthington, Minnesota. Dr. J. R. Conway had a dentist office in the building. George W. Wilson, Attorney and the Minnesota Loan and Investment Company in the building to the right. To the left is the ElectroMedical Institute.
Event General Alger Reception; Secretary of War during Spanish American War; view from second floor of Palladio building at fourth avenue west and Superior street; parade was reviewed from the second floor balcony of the St. Louis hotel; signs; veterans
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Event General Alger Reception; Secretary of War during Spanish American War; view from second floor of Palladio building at fourth avenue west and Superior street; parade was reviewed from the second floor balcony of the St. Louis hotel; corner of Phoenix block; signs; veterans
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
General Alger Reception in Duluth. Alger was Secretary of War during the Spanish American War. Parade is seen from the second floor of the Palladio Building at Fourth Avenue West and Superior Street; parade was reviewed from the second floor balcony of the St. Louis Hotel.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Event General Alger Reception; Secretary of War during Spanish American War; view from second floor of Palladio building at fourth avenue west and Superior street; parade was reviewed from the second floor balcony of the St. Louis hotel; signs; veterans
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Event General Alger Reception; Secretary of War during Spanish American War; view from second floor of Palladio building at fourth avenue west and Superior street; parade was reviewed from the second floor balcony of the St. Louis hotel; corner of Phoenix block; signs; veterans
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Inside the courthouse, Dwight Eisenhower met with a smaller group. Eisenhower's visit was the first presidential candidate campaign visit to St. Cloud.
General Plan of City of Stillwater Minnesota Map shows parks, boulevards, main highway system and proposed parkway. For a different hand-colored version of this map see: umn276714.
Geraldine Ferraro, first female major-party candidate for vice president, speaks at a political rally on the south plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center. On her jacket is a political button promoting Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Growe, who is partially visible behind her.
Geraldine Ferraro, first female major-party candidate for vice president, speaks at a political rally on the south plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center.
Vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro speaks from podium outside the Hennepin County Government Center, applauded by Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Andrew, left; Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson, second from left; Hennepin County Commissioner John Derus, right of Ferraro.
Geraldine Ferraro, first female major-party candidate for vice president, speaks at a political rally on the south plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center. Behind her are Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Growe, left, and Hennepin County Commissioner John Derus, right.
A list of all Minneapolis and Hennepin County marines, sailors, soldiers, and nurses who died while in service in World War I. The roster was accepted by the War Records Committee for the dedication of trees on the Victory Memorial Driveway, held June 11, 1921. Includes a supplement with additional names to be honored on May 30, 1922.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Narrative history of World War One activities in Goodhue County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
A photograph of the Government Men of Kanabec County in 1913. Front Row: County Commissioners J. Oscar Serline, WM Tomson, Geo W Holmes, Martin Nystrom, and H.E Sjoboen. Second Rown: Auditor Anton Peterson, Attorney J.C King, and Surveyor A.H Merrill.
Eleven men seated next to tents, including Governor Alexander Ramsey and Col. Colville. The First Minnesota Regiment was the first voluntary infantry regiment to serve in the Union Army during the Civil War.This was taken at the country residence of Mr. George Brackett, Orono, Lake Minnetonka.
Governor Rudy Perpich delivers his State of the State Address in the House of Representatives Chamber, St. Paul, Minnesota. For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: Diessner, Ardell William: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10144 ; Dieterich, Neil: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10145 ; Frederick, Mel: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10192 ; Reichgott Junge, Ember D.: http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?id=10301
Grading Plan for Sunken Garden in Stillwater, Minnesota includes a detailed description and building plan for the sunken gardens, the floating walkway along the river, the floating dock and beach area on the St. Croix River.
St. Peter members of the Ladies' Circle of the A. K. Skaro Post of the Grand Army of the Republic. Surnames include: Burg, Hoefer, Laumann, McCabe, Volk, and several others.
Members of the Ladies' Circle of the A. K. Skaro Post of the Grand Army of the Republic in St. Peter. Surnames include: Clark, Evenson, Gresham, Hoefer, Ives, and several others.
Civil War veterans who belonged to St. Peter's A. K. Skaro Post 37 of the G. A. R. Surnames include: Jones, Boutwell, Jenson, Newton, Clark, Hoefer, Filler, Moses, Randall, Lind, and others.
Civil War veterans of St. Peter's A. K. Skaro Post 37 of the Grand Army of the Republic with their banner. Gideon S. Ives, the post commander, is in front.
Group awaiting the arrival of the train with the body of Governor John A. Johnson. Gov. Johnson died unexpectedly in office at the age of 48 on September 21, 1909.
Group portrait of the members of Fairmont Commandery in early 1900s. The Fairmont Commandery #27 is a constituent commandery of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Minnesota.
Sheriff Donald J. Omodt and Commissioner Tom Olson riding in convertible in parade. Uniformed Minneapolis Police K9 officers with dogs are walking behind. Building at side of street has a sign for ""Tallmadge Hotel.""
Sheriff Donald J. Omodt and Commissioner Tom Olson riding in convertible in parade, followed by uniformed Minneapolis Police K9 officers with dogs, motorcycle and squad cars. Signs at side of street indicate future home of Orchestra Hall; Modern Center, Inc.; Select Design, Inc.; Minnesota Gallery, and Ruben's Master Tailors.
Aerial view of construction of the Hennepin County Government Center looking southwest. The Municipal Building, also known as Minneapolis City Hall, is in the foreground.
Construction of the Hennepin County Government Center looking from the southwest corner. The Municipal Building, also known as Minneapolis City Hall, partially visible at left.
Construction of the Hennepin County Government Center looking southwest from near the intersection of 4th Avenue South and 5th Street South in downtown Minneapolis. The Foshay Tower, IDS Center and First National Bank Building are visible in the background.
Construction of the Hennepin County Government Center looking southwest from near the intersection of 4th Avenue South and 5th Street South in downtown Minneapolis. The Foshay Tower, IDS Center and First National Bank Building are visible in the background.
Construction of the Hennepin County Government Center looking south from the Municipal Building, also known as Minneapolis City Hall. The Foshay Tower is visible at right.
Construction of the Hennepin County Government Center looking northwest from near the intersection of 4th Avenue South and 7th Street South in downtown Minneapolis. The Municipal Building, also known as Minneapolis City Hall, and the Northwestern Bell Telephone Building are visible in the background.
Construction of the Hennepin County Government Center looking northeast. The Municipal Building, also known as Minneapolis City Hall, is visible to the left.
Construction of the Hennepin County Government Center looking northeast. The Municipal Building, also known as Minneapolis City Hall, is visible to the left.
The Hennepin County Treasurer and staff posed on the steps of the Municipal Building, also called the Hennepin County Courthouse and Minneapolis City Hall.
State of Minnesota Department of Highways Map showing location of proposed bridge over St. Croix River at Stillwater between Minnesota and Wisconsin Approved June 7, 1929 includes structure elevation, span and dimensions, fill, water elevation and roadway dimensions and State of Minnesota thumbnail map.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Kittson County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.