View of the Geneva Beach Hotel from Lake Geneva. There are people standing at the top of the stairs and down by the water. A sailboat, the dock and gazebo are all visible. 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.
This photograph shows Mrs. John A. Johnson (at left) and Mrs. Will Perry, both from St. Peter, in bathing costumes at an area lake, probably Lake Emily east of St. Peter. Mrs. Johnson's husband, John A. Johnson, served as the governor of Minnesota from 1905 until 1909.
This photograph shows future Minnesota governor John A. Johnson, from St. Peter, and a number of his friends camping at Case's Point at Lake Emily in a view from about 1898. Johnson is standing at far right.
Swimmers are enjoying the upper lake. Chester Creek runs through Chester Park (also known as Chester Bowl Park) and is dammed, which results in designation of lakes, or ponds, of "upper" and "lower" or "above" or "below" the dam.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Children are swimming in the upper lake with adults looking on in Chester Park (also known as Chester Bowl Park). Creek runs through Chester Park and is dammed, which results in designation of lakes, or ponds, of "upper" and "lower" or "above" or "below" the dam.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
View of the Winter Cabin with a lot of snow. Written on the top front of the photograph: "Knife Lake" and on the front bottom: "Dorothy Molter's Cabin"
Two men wearing winter gear on the frozen lake. One holding a shovel the other is operating a gas-powered ice saw in preparation for putting up ice for the summer. Written on the back, "Arvo I? Arvo K? Scoring ice- Feb 1954."
Three men on frozen Knife Lake. The men, identified as Lowell Alice, Dorothy's great-nephew on the far left and John Smargis. They are in the process of "putting up ice" for the summer months.
Outhouse in the summer. Signs leading up to the outhouse on the trail said, "Hurry," then, "Hurry, hurry," then "Hurry, hurry, hurry." On the side of the outhouse the sign says. "Now Take Your Time." Isle of Pines; Knife Lake; Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Official boat on Lake Calhoun, bound for Lake of the Isles to link the two lakes. In 1911 the city of Minneapolis connected Lakes of the Isles with Lake Calhoun by a canal. The "Linking of the Lakes" was a week-long civic celebration.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Boats at the Lake Street Bridge setting off to link Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles. In 1911 the city of Minneapolis connected Lakes of the Isles with Lake Calhoun by a canal. The "Linking of the Lakes" was a week-long civic celebration.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Exterior view of the Summer Tent. Written on the reverse of the image: "1980 Dorothy's cabin, Trinity Lutheran senior High Youth group Detroit Lakes, Minnesota."
Group of winter travelers using early snow machines. Written on the reverse of the image: "Middle is Al Hendrickson and other Audobon people on way to see Dorothy." #411D stamped upside down.
Wade Stadium was Duluth Municipal Stadium. Wade Stadium was dedicated on July 16, 1941, 3:00 p.m.
Duluth Municipal Stadium located at 34th Ave West and Grand, or 35th avenue west and Michigan Street, was renamed Wade Municipal Stadium February 3, 1954, to honor the late Frank Wade, former owner of the Duluth Dukes baseball team. Wade was sited as having made durable contributions to Duluth. Letters from the community were sent to Mayor George D. Johnson encouraging the name change. The letters were sent on to Frank Wade's widow. The stadium was constructed by WPA workmen under sponsorship of the Parks Department with a seating capacity of 6,000. It was originally built in 1940-1941 at a cost of $223,000. It is sometimes called the Duluth All-Sports Stadium. It should not be confused with Public School Stadium. West Duluth; ore docks; harbor; two baseball stadiums; Duluth Municipal Stadium located at Thirty-Fourth Ave West and Grand, was renamed Wade Municipal Stadium February 3, 1954, to honor Frank Wade, former owner of the Duluth Dukes baseball team; baseball diamond; trees; gain elevators; coal dock; coal unloading cranes; Elliott meat plant
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Two men standing on a road by the lake. The man on the right is Peter Bonde. The road they are on was known at the time as the dump road and it was located by the radio station in Willmar, MN. 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.
Two men standing by the lake. The man on the right is Peter Bonde. The other man is unidentified. 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.
Canoe on the lake. There are three people in it. 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.
An Independence Day celebration in Baudette. A large crowd on a dock watches a man walking on a log suspended over the Rainy River. There are several boats on the river.
Panoramic view of many people enjoying time at Sturgeon Lake in northeastern Minnesota. In the background are many people on the beach area, a changing house or shelter and two wood framed winter slides. In the foreground are swimmers (both male and female) in the lake.
Panoramic view of boaters enjoying time at Sturgeon Lake in northeastern Minnesota. In the background are several buildings including a pavilion, boathouse and several recreational buildings. In the foreground is a long dock, the lake and a few boaters.
Panoramic view of boaters enjoying time at Sturgeon Lake in northeastern Minnesota. In the background are several buildings including a pavilion, boathouse and several recreational buildings. In the foreground is a long dock, the lake and a few boaters.
Panoramic view of many people enjoying time at Sturgeon Lake in northeastern Minnesota. In the background are many people on the beach area, a changing house or shelter and two wood framed winter slides. In the foreground are swimmers (both male and female) in the lake.
Panoramic view depicting swimmers, changing house, beach, and water slide at Saint Julien Picnic Grounds for the Sturgeon Lake Legion Picnic, Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota. The photograph is captioned: "St. Julien Picnic Grounds Sturgeon Lake Legion Picnic. Aug 16 - 25".
This young man is holding a box camera, sitting on a fallen tree. Perhaps he arrived across the reedy bay by the canoe that is drawn upon the shore. Message says friends waved their kerchiefs as the train passed by.
This is a view from Wayzata of Breezy Point on Lake Minnetonka, from Edward A. Bromley Collection, Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a reprint of a much earlier photo (circa 1860 - 1870).