Photo of sun setting over lake. 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.
Lake and shoreline with waterslide. Looks like it could be one of the county parks. 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.
Man standing next to lake. There are trees right behind him. 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.
Photo of shoreline and lake. 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.
View of Okabena Lake with a sail boat of the beach and the Idle Wild Pavilion. On the front of the photograph written in blue ink: "Idlewild Pavilion - Front of 3rd Ave. before Rock Island Tracks were laid before 1900." At the top of the photograph is written, "1899" in blue ink.
A photo of Lake Okabena taken in the 1890s with a horse and buggy in the foreground. Someone wrote "1910" on the front of the photograph, but this is not the correct date.
A man standing on the shore of Okabena Lake in Worthington, Minnesota. In the background is the smoke stack for the power plant. On back of the photograph someone wrote: "Okabena Lake Shore before Rock Island tracks were laid. The Idle Wild Pavilion Sept. 13, 1899"
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 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.
Taken from across the lake and above the railroad tracks, this wide-angle photograph shows Chisago Lake, Center City, Chisago Lake Church, and the surrounding countryside.
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.