The Aftenro Society was organized in 1908 by a group of Norwegian women to raise money for the construction of a good Christian old people's home. Their first building was opened in 1921 with 30 residents and was named for the Norwegian word meaning �Evening�s Rest� (Aftenro). The Aftenro home presently continues its function as a home for the aged, in its location at 1423 North Nineteenth Avenue East. In this view of the new building, the entire front grounds area is a vegetable garden.
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University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Grace Erlandson stands on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
This photograph features Benton Hall, with the original cupola, on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
A staff member of Jones-Harrison Residence stands on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Staff of Jones-Harrison Residence stand on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Grace Erlandson, an early staff member of Jones-Harrison Residence, and her friend stand in front of Cedar Lake, on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Grace Erlandson and Olive Kelly Hanson sit in front of Cedar Lake on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Grace Erlandson, an early staff member of Jones-Harrison Residence, plays the guitar on the grounds of the Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Grace Erlandson, an early staff member of Jones-Harrison Residence, stands on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
This photograph features the back of Margaret Hall, on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Olive Kelly Hanson and a dog stand in front of the Old Cottage, on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Olive Kelly Hanson and a friend stand in front of the Old Cottage on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Olive Kelly Hanson stands on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
A staff member of Jones-Harrison Residence, Olive Kelly Hanson, stands on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Staff of Jones-Harrison Residence stand on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Early staff members of Jones-Harrison Residence stand in front of Margaret Hall, on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
The photo features a snow-covered landscape behind Lindsay Hall, on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
A resident and her family stand on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Staff of Jones-Harrison Residence stand in front of the Old Cottage, on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Friends of Jones-Harrison Residence stand on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Two men and a woman, community supporters of Jones-Harrison Residence, stand on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Two men sit in front of The Old Cottage on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Two women and staff members of Jones-Harrison Residence stand in front of the Old Cottage on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
Staff of Jones-Harrison Residence stand on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.
A staff member of Jones-Harrison Residence and friend stand on the grounds of Jones-Harrison Residence, which was established in 1888 by the Women's Christian Association. The Jones-Harrison Residence is believed to be Minnesota's longest continuously operating home to seniors.