Set of architectural drawings shows both exterior and interior features of the Nicollet Hotel in St. Peter. The hotel opened in 1873 as the Nicollet House, and was one of the finest hotels in southern Minnesota. Edward P. Bassford was the hotel's architect. The building ceased to be used as a hotel in 1974. Saved from impending demolition following the 1998 tornado in St. Peter, the building survived to become an apartment building, as well as the home of various businesses.
This original drawing is signed by the artist, dated October 1874. It is 19 1/2 x 25 1/4 inches, with captions in Swedish and English and a scale. The drawing is significantly close to the building constructed by O. N. Ostrom and E. P. Bassford and dedicated in 1876. Old Main is listed on the National Register.
The Zumbro Flour Mill was owned by John M. Cole. This mechanical drawing provides a cross section of the mill and includes details on the water wheel, separator, cockle machine, bran duster, purifier, wheat bins, stock hopper, flour bins, grading wheels and receiving elevator and other machinery.
The new observatory opens in 1887; it is named for Charles M. Goodsell in 1891. Foundation plan of Goodsell Observatory. Scale: 1/4 inch equals to one foot.
Front elevation of Goodsell Observatory. Scale 1/4 inch equals to foot. The new observatory opened in 1887. It was named for Charles M. Goodsell in 1891.