The Campbell House, between 1900 and 1963, was known as: The Boarding House, Campbell House, McDonnell's Hotel, and Green Hotel. In 1963 it was burnt by the fire department and became the site of the Mark Egan gas station. Later the Dan Patch Inn, now the Quality Inn, was built on the site on Highway 13, Savage Minnesota.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.
The Savage Barbershop was located on Minnesota Street (now 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota next to Allen's Dodge. The barbers were Ray Wagener, Jens Bohn and Jim Visnovec.
Following a fire which destroyed their grocery store in 1961, owners Gene and Mary Kearney built the Valley Shopping Center on Burns Street (renamed 124th Street West) Savage, Minnesota which included a new location for the Post Office, Bloomquist Hardware, Jim Brady Drug and Kearney's Variety and Grocery store
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota businesses included the former Riley Store, the Savage Cafe, the Razors Edge Barbershop Dan Patch Bowling Lanes and the Savage Post Office. The biker rider has not been identified.
The Credit River Hall, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the general store) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Avenue (County Road 27) and Credit River Boulevard (190th Street East).
The Credit River Store, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the Credit River Hall) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Ave. (County Road 27) and Credit River Blvd. (190th Street. East).
The Credit River Catholic Cemetery (originally St. Peter's Cemetery) is south of the corner of County Road 21 and County Road 27. It was founded in the 1800s on land next to where St. Peter's church once stood.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota looking toward 124th Avenue, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown included The Savage Cafe, The Dan Patch Apartments (later the VFW), Razors Edge Barbershop, and the Colonial Bakery.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage. Minnesota looking toward 124th Avenue, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown included The Dan Patch Apartments (later the VFW), Razors Edge Barbershop, Colonial Bakery, the Savage Post Office, Dan Patch Bowling Lanes and Norm's Watch and Clock Repair.
The Credit River Store, Credit River Township, Minnesota. One of two buildings (the other the Credit River Hall) were across the street from each other located South of Cleary Lake, on Texas Ave. (County Road 27) and Credit River Blvd. (190th Street East).
A residential portion of Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West), Downtown Savage Minnesota. Elsewhere on the street is the business district including the Savage Library, Gopher Heating, the Savage Barbershop, Southside Dodge (previously Allen's Dodge) and the Dan Patch Lounge Savage Municipal Liquor Store.
Nicols was one of the train stops for Eagan Minnesota on Cedar Avenue leading to the Cedar Avenue Bridge. It consisted of the Jim Scott General Store operated 1920-1953 and the railroad depot. After Jim Scott died in 1953, the building stood unused and was burnt during fire training in 1964. The street is now Nicols Road, Eagan, Minnesota
Francis and Marie Popehn owned and operated the Lyn Rose Dairy Store, Tap and Party Room from 1960-1969 at the intersection of Lyndale Avenue and Rosemount Road (now Interstate 35W and County Road 42) Burnsville, Minnesota. After its sale to Jack Young, it became Jack's Place.
Nicols Railroad Depot, which was one of the train stops for Eagan Minnesota, on Cedar Avenue (now Nicols Road) was burnt down during fire training in 1964. Nicols was also the home of the Jim Scott General Store, which operated 1920-1953, across from the depot.
Joe and Janette Connelly farm during 1965 flood was located on Highway 13 near Cliff Road. Burnsville Minnesota. Prior owners were his parents Jim and Anna Connelly, Michael and Mary Kennelly Dunn and her parents Walter and Sarah Kennedy Kennelly, who purchased the farm in 1864.
Joe and Janette Connelly farm during 1965 flood was located on Highway 13 near Cliff Road. Burnsville Minnesota. Prior owners were his parents Jim and Anna Connelly, Michael and Mary Kennelly Dunn and her parents Walter and Sarah Kennedy Kennelly, who purchased the farm in 1864.
Jens Caspersen (1907-1985) born in Denmark came to the United States in 1928 and could speak very little English. During the early 1930s he worked on farms in the Burnsville, Minnesota and several years as a mil truck driver. In 1938 he opened his tavern on Highway 13 and ten years later purchased the Embassy Club, which he operated until his retirement in 1965. The Jens A.Caspersen Landing on the Minnesota River and Cedar Avenue Bridge, is dedicated to him.
Margaret Doren was the first elementary school principal and director of elementary education when the Burnsville School opened in 1957. She remained with the school district until 1965.
Margaret Doren was the first elementary school principal and director of elementary education when the Burnsville School opened in 1957. She remained with the school district until 1965.
Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West), Savage, Minnesota businesses included the Glendale Township Hall, Gopher Heating and Cooling, the Savage Barbershop, Ekstrom Television, George Allen Dodge, Savage Lumber and Minnesota Gas.
The Masonic Home located at 11501 Masonic Home Drive in Bloomington, Minnesota. This was originally the site of Dan Patch owner Marion Savage's summer estate.
Port Cargill, Highway 13, Savage Minnesota started during World War II to construct ocean going tankers for the U.S. Navy. After the war, the facility transformed into a grain handling operation. In 1985 cement domes were added to house their salt distribution facilities at the site.
Port Cargill on Highway 13 in Savage began operations during World War II to construct ocean going tankers for the U.S. Navy. After the war, the facility transformed into a grain handling operation. In 1985 cement domes were added to house their salt distribution facilities at the site.
Interstate 35W near Highway 13 Burnsville, Minnesota as it appeared prior to the addition of major industry and car dealerships along the freeway. Visible the Northwestern Portland Cement towers, now the site of the Walmart store.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
Oscar's Radiator Service and Bait Shop, owned by Oscar Wicklund, was located on Highway 13 and Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage Minnesota. Originally the building was Mark Egan's Texaco and was razed between 1968-1970.
One of the final photographs of the Vine Street Bar before being torn down as part of the 1969 redevelopment of downtown Savage, Minnesota This and the Savage VFW were replaced by a single restaurant. Vine Street has been renamed Ottawa Avenue.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage, Minnesota looking toward Highway 13. Businesses shown include the Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, Norm's Watch and Clock Repair, Gopher Heating, the former Kaufenberg Building, the Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store, the Evergreen restaurant and the Savage TV Clinic (in the former Riley Building) and the Dan Patch Apartments.
Minnesta Street (renamed 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. Businesses included the Glendale Township Hall, Gopher Heating and Cooling, the Savage Barbershop, Ekstrom Television, George Allen Dodge and Savage Lumber.
Exterior view of the Cuckoo Clock located at 12111 12th Avenue South in Burnsville, Minnesota which opened in 1970 became Inn and Out and most recently the Canton, which closed in 2022.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is the site of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
The Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store was located at the corner of Vine and Minnesota Streets (now Ottawa Avenue and 123rd Street West) Savage, Minnesota. It was torn down in 1999 and is the site of the relocated historic Savage Depot.
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) looking toward Highway 13, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown include the former Kaufenberg Building, the Dan Patch Bar and Lounge/Municipal Liquor Store, the Evergreen restaurant and the Savage TV Clinic (in the former Riley Building).
The original St. James Lutheran Church (1944-1963) became the American Legion Club after the church relocated to Burnsville, Minnesota in 1963. It was located on what is now 124th Street, Savage Minnesota.
The original Cedar Avenue Bridge, Eagan Minnesota was constructed in 1890 and connected Dakota and Hennepin Counties over the Minnesota River. The Dakota County portion of the bridge was removed upon the completion of the new bridge in 1980.
First Burnsville State Bank rented space at 201 West Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville Minnesota Prior to opening in March, 1972, Before this, Burnsville never had a bank of its own..