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1. Lake Florence and Mill, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1901?
Description:
Sunday afternoon boating on Lake Florence, Olmsted County.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

2. Stewartville High School, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1907?
Description:
Exterior view of the Stewartville High School.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

3. North view of bridge, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1922-07-14
Description:
North view of bridge coming into Stewartville. Concrete bridge spanning 180 feet over the Root River. Postmarked July 14, 1922.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

4. St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1907?
Description:
Exterior view of the Old Catholic Church. The church was built in 1898 and dedicated in May 1898.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5. Mayo Clinic 1914 Building, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Early automobiles are parked in the street in front of the Mayo Clinic 1914 Building.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

6. Construction of the Mayo Clinic 1914 Building, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913 - 1914
Description:
Men are working on the construction of the Mayo Clinic 1914 Building. The West Hotel (built in 1905) is seen facing north on First Street SW. Also visible is the back of the Zumbro Hotel (built in 1912). The 1914 Building was located on the corner of First Street and Second Avenue SW.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

7. Bradley Hotel, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Whitney, J. H.
Date Created:
1866 - 1869
Description:
This early street scene shows the Bradley Hotel in the background with several other buildings in the foreground.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Albumen prints

8. E. J. Rice Store, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1895 - 1907
Description:
The E. J. Rice Store is pictured on the corner in this street scene. The store was built by M. W. Clay in 1874. In 1895, Rice bought the store from the McCray Brothers and it burned in Dec. 1907. An early automobile, closely resembling a buggy, is in the foreground, surrounded by a group of interested people.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

9. Rochester Daily Post carrier boys, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1896
Description:
A group of six boys are posed with newspaper carrier bags and newspapers (Rochester Daily Post); left to right: Clarence Sisson, Harry Gilman, Irwin Churchill, Edward Britzius, Arthur Bogart, Eddie Enquest (Enquist)
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cabinet photographs

10. Circus parade, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1903-07-08
Description:
A circus parade is viewed from the top of the Queen City building on the corner of Broadway and Second Street SW, looking north.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

11. Circus Day, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1901-07-01
Description:
Numerous onlookers watch a circus parade as it moves south on Main Street (later First Avenue SW). Camels, circus wagons and performers are in the parade. The Rochester Hotel (located at 219 Main Street) is in the center of the photo facing east. The structure in the distance with the square tower is the Merchants Hotel (later Brown Hotel).
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

12. Circus parade, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1903-07-08
Description:
A large group of people line Broadway to watch the circus parade with horses, elephants, circus wagons and performers. The photo was taken from the top of the old Queen City building on the corner of Broadway and Second Street SW looking south toward the old Central Fire Station.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

13. Pierce House, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crowell, Everard S.
Date Created:
1878 - 1884
Description:
A small group of people are standing in front of the Pierce House (built in 1877) with a carriage and team of horses in the street. The hotel was located at 215 South Main Street (now First Avenue SW). Over the years the name of the hotel changed several times: 1884 Commercial House, 1893 Grand Union Hotel, 1895 Rochester Hotel,1920 Olmsted Hospital, 1922 Rochester Hotel, 1923 Rochester's Nurses Home, 1928 Maxwell House (Hall) and 1968 Maxwell Guest House.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Albumen prints

14. Law office of Burt W. Eaton, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1892 - 1900
Description:
Burt W. Eaton is sitting at his desk surrounded by bookshelves and various office equipment. A typewriter, letter press and law books are arranged on the table and desk. The law office was located in the Opera House block.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

15. Dodge Lumber and Fuel Company loading facility, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908?
Description:
Teams of horses with wagons wait for a delivery load at the Dodge Lumber and & Fuel Company loading facility. The business, originally known as W. H. Dodge, General Dealer in Lumber, was started in 1869 by W. H. Dodge. His son, Elam Dodge, joined the firm in 1907 and the name was changed to Dodge Lumber and Fuel.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Albumen prints

16. Exterior view of the E. A. Knowlton home, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1906
Description:
The E. A. Knowlton residence, built In 1875 by J. D. Blake and later owned by Albert Harrington, was sold to E. A. Knowlton in 1889. He owned the house until 1906 when it sold to John Kahler and some investors. The building was extensively remodeled and additions were added. In 1907 it opened as the Kahler Hotel. When the ""New"" Kahler Hotel was built in 1921, the name of this structure was changed to Damon Hotel.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Albumen prints

17. Interior view of the George Leonard Shoe Store, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1896
Description:
Shoes and boots are displayed on the walls of the George Leonard Shoe Store. The older gentleman, on the right, reading the newspaper, is George Leonard's father. The woman on the left is Abbie Leonard. The business was located at 227 South Broadway.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

18. Exterior view of W. H. Dodge Lumber Yard, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
The W H Dodge Lumber Yard was located at 24 South Main (now 1st Avenue SW) in Rochester. The business, originally known as W H Dodge, General Dealer in Lumber, was started in 1869 by W H Dodge. His son, Elam, joined the firm in 1907 and the name was changed to Dodge Lumber and Fuel.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

19. Exterior view of W. H. Dodge lumber yard, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
The W. H. Dodge lumber yard was located at 3rd and Main Street. This exterior view shows the front entrance. The business was started in 1869 by W. H. Dodge. His son, Elam Dodge, joined the firm in 1907 and the name was changed to Dodge Lumber and Fuel.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

20. Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909?
Description:
Horses and a carriage are parked by the front steps of the main entrance to Saint Marys Hospital. This view shows the original section of the hospital built in 1889 and four additions added between 1893 and 1909
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

21. Street paving, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1911-10-17
Description:
Men are paving Zumbro Street (Second Street SW) with wooden blocks at the intersection with Main Street (First Avenue SW). Buildings visible in this scene are the Y.M.C.A., Universalist Church, Masonic Temple, Zumbro Hotel, Odd Fellows Building and the Scott and Everstine Store. The second person from the right in the foreground, facing the horses, is John Jensen.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Panoramas

22. Saint Marys Hospital operating room, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910 - 1915
Description:
An operating table, medical instruments, and scrub sink are features of the Saint Marys Hospital's operating room. A woman (nurse?) is standing by the doorway.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

23. Saint Marys Hospital operating room, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1911
Description:
An operating table, medical instruments, and scrub sink are visible in this interior view of an operating room at Saint Marys Hospital.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

24. Dr. Charles T. Granger's office, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1892 - 1920
Description:
The interior of Dr. Charles T. Granger's doctor's office is crowded with books, medical equipment and bottles of medicines. A microscope under a glass dome is on the table by the window. Dr. Granger's office was located over the Qvale Drug Store at 227 South Broadway.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

25. Monogram Bar, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Two men are sitting at a table drinking beer while another man stands by the counter at the Monogram bar. Charlie Kruesel was the proprietor of the saloon located at 214 South Broadway.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

26. Botsford Lumber Company, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Two men are standing on top of coal loaded onto a sled pulled by a team of two horses. One man is holding a scoop shovel. The Chicago Great Western Railroad tracks are visible on the right.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

27. Case Auto Company, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Large stacks of tires and boxes of inner tubes are displayed in front of Case Auto Company storefront. Several men are sitting on piles of tires loaded on a Chevrolet pick-up truck. A couple is sitting on another stack of tires. The sign above the storefront reads: ""Case Auto Co., Chatfield, Rochester, Stewartville; We recommend Goodrich Tires, Silvertown Cord, Fabric and Sold Truck Tires"". The Brown Hotel is visible on the right.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

28. Beehive Barber Shop, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1896?
Description:
Shaving mugs are displayed on the wall of the Beehive Barber Shop at 11 West Zumbro (now Second Street SW) in the Brackenridge Building. R. N. Sweet is the barber on the left and Phil Gentling is the barber on the right.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

29. Working drawing for the Hunt residence, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1926
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this house for Mr. Hunt. The architectural drawing shows elevations and details of the house.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

30. Working drawing for Cooperative Oil Station, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1939
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for Cooperative Oil Company. The architectural drawing shows elevations of the gas station.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

31. Working drawing for Cooperative Oil Station, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1939
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for Cooperative Oil Company. The architectural drawing shows plans and details of the gas station.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

32. Working drawing for J.C. Penney Store, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1925
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for Mr. Berdie Reid, a local businessman, who leased the building to J. C. Penney. The architectural drawing shows elevations for the store.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

33. Working drawing for Dr. Edward H. Rynearson house "Sunny Slopes" in Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1937
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this house for Dr. Edward H. Rynearson. The architectural drawing shows elevations for the home. The residence is also known as ""Sunny Slopes"".
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

34. Working drawing for White City Park entrance gate, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1932
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this entrance for White City Park. The architectural drawing shows elevations of the entrance to the amusement park.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

35. Presentation rendering of the Central School, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1925
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for Central School in Rochester, Minnesota. The architectural drawing was a presentation drawing for a bond referendum.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

36. Working drawing for the Eyota School, Eyota, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1922
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Eyota School. The architectural rendering shows exterior details, elevation of the cupola, and other details.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

37. Working drawing for the B. I. Scott residence, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1921
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this house for B. I. Scott. The architectural rendering shows elevations of the house.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

38. Working drawing for the B. I. Scott residence, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1921
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this house for B. I. Scott. The architectural rendering shows elevations of the house.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

39. Working drawing for the Viola Creamery, Viola Township, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1924
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Viola Dairy Cooperative. The architectural drawing shows elevations and details for the creamery.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

40. Working drawing for the Viola Creamery, Viola Township, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1924
Description:
Harold H. Crawford designed this building for the Viola Dairy Cooperative. The architectural drawing shows elevation and section for the creamery.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

41. Mirror design for Harold H. Crawford residence, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crawford, Harold H.
Date Created:
1931
Description:
This architectural drawing by Harold H. Crawford illustrates his design for a mirror for his residence.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

42. Piccard Balloon inflation, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1937-07-17
Description:
Assistants are inflating individual balloons with hydrogen at Soldier's Field in Rochester, MN prior to Dr. Jean's Piccard's experimental balloon ascension. Dr. Jean Piccard was a University of Minnesota physicist and aeronautical engineer who believed it was possible to ascend into the stratosphere using many small cluster balloons rather than one large balloon. The experimental flight was sponsored by the Rochester Kiwanis Club and supported by local residents and students.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

43. Piccard Balloon Flight, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1937-07-18
Description:
Cluster balloons have been inflated and are attached to the gondola, the Pleiades, just prior to take off from Soldier's Field in Rochester, MN. Dr. Jean Piccard was a University of Minnesota physicist and aeronautical engineer who believed it was possible to ascend into the stratosphere using many small cluster balloons rather than one large balloon. The experimental flight was sponsored by the Rochester Kiwanis Club and supported by local residents and students.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

44. Junior Promotion Certificate, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913-10-20
Description:
A certificate of promotion was given to students who successfully completed the first semester of their junior year in high school. This certificate belonged to Helen Tews, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tews who owned the Tews Hotel.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Certificates

45. Studio portrait of Helen Tews Hagan, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1912
Description:
Photograph of Helen at age 10. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tews who owned the Tews Hotel.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

46. Central Elementary School, Stewartville Township, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Interior view of the school and the second and third grades at Central Elementary School.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

47. Stewartville High School Class of 1912, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1912
Description:
Graduating class of 1912. Ruth Ringey is sitting in the center of the front row.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

48. Stewartville Teachers, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913 - 1914
Description:
Stewartville Teachers 1913 - 1914
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

49. Portrait of Ruth Ringey and friends, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920?
Description:
Photograph of Ruth Ringey with family and friends on the front porch of the Ringey home. Ruth is second from the left in the photograph. Ruth Ringey was a teacher and prominent person in the community.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

50. Highway 63 Bridge, Stewartville, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
View looking south into Stewartville from bridge over the Root River.
Contributing Institution:
Stewartville Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards
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