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Ronald Halstrom (1940)
1809 Elliot Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Halstrom is recovering at General hospital from a broken collarbone sustained when he fell out of his wagon while playing in Elliot park.
1809 Elliot Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Halstrom is recovering at General hospital from a broken collarbone sustained when he fell out of his wagon while playing in Elliot park.
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Ronald Halstrom (1940)
1809 Elliot Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Halstrom is recovering at General hospital from a broken collarbone sustained when he fell out of his wagon while playing in Elliot park.
1809 Elliot Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Halstrom is recovering at General hospital from a broken collarbone sustained when he fell out of his wagon while playing in Elliot park.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (1936)
813 Main St. NE
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Church eventually merged with three others to become the Church of the Holy Cross.
813 Main St. NE
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Church eventually merged with three others to become the Church of the Holy Cross.
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 AM
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (1936)
813 Main St. NE
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Church eventually merged with three others to become the Church of the Holy Cross.
813 Main St. NE
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Church eventually merged with three others to become the Church of the Holy Cross.
House on Elliot Avenue (1970s; 1980s)
1628 Elliot Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
The property is now Liechty Hall, which houses the College of Business and Graduate Studies program for North Central University.
1628 Elliot Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
The property is now Liechty Hall, which houses the College of Business and Graduate Studies program for North Central University.
November 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
House on Elliot Avenue (1970s; 1980s)
1628 Elliot Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
The property is now Liechty Hall, which houses the College of Business and Graduate Studies program for North Central University.
1628 Elliot Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
The property is now Liechty Hall, which houses the College of Business and Graduate Studies program for North Central University.
All-City Girl Reserves' Ice Festival Princesses (1936)
Source: Hennepin County Library
The ice princesses that will be in attendance at the festival at the Arena representing their groups are shown (L to R): Urlie of Jefferson, La Visconte of Central Silver Triangle, Elchlepp of Marshall Blue ...
Source: Hennepin County Library
The ice princesses that will be in attendance at the festival at the Arena representing their groups are shown (L to R): Urlie of Jefferson, La Visconte of Central Silver Triangle, Elchlepp of Marshall Blue ...
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 AM
All-City Girl Reserves' Ice Festival Princesses (1936)
Source: Hennepin County Library
The ice princesses that will be in attendance at the festival at the Arena representing their groups are shown (L to R): Urlie of Jefferson, La Visconte of Central Silver Triangle, Elchlepp of Marshall Blue ...
Source: Hennepin County Library
The ice princesses that will be in attendance at the festival at the Arena representing their groups are shown (L to R): Urlie of Jefferson, La Visconte of Central Silver Triangle, Elchlepp of Marshall Blue ...
Peter Mastro and Ishmael Robbins (1947)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Mastro (left and Robbins in City Jail after being arrested.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Mastro (left and Robbins in City Jail after being arrested.
November 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Peter Mastro and Ishmael Robbins (1947)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Mastro (left and Robbins in City Jail after being arrested.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Mastro (left and Robbins in City Jail after being arrested.
College Women's Club Informational Meeting (1945)
811 20th Ave. S (Depew); 5116 Sheridan Ave. S (Rempel)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Phyllis Depew, student at South High School; Mrs. McCartney, Education Chairman at the College Women's Club; and Dorothy Rempel, student at Southwest ...
811 20th Ave. S (Depew); 5116 Sheridan Ave. S (Rempel)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Phyllis Depew, student at South High School; Mrs. McCartney, Education Chairman at the College Women's Club; and Dorothy Rempel, student at Southwest ...
November 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
College Women's Club Informational Meeting (1945)
811 20th Ave. S (Depew); 5116 Sheridan Ave. S (Rempel)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Phyllis Depew, student at South High School; Mrs. McCartney, Education Chairman at the College Women's Club; and Dorothy Rempel, student at Southwest ...
811 20th Ave. S (Depew); 5116 Sheridan Ave. S (Rempel)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Phyllis Depew, student at South High School; Mrs. McCartney, Education Chairman at the College Women's Club; and Dorothy Rempel, student at Southwest ...
Harriet Juntilla (1947)
2312 4th Ave. N
Source: Hennepin County Library
Juntilla is a Red Cross aid worker who has just returned after serving 20 months with American occupation forces in the Far East.
2312 4th Ave. N
Source: Hennepin County Library
Juntilla is a Red Cross aid worker who has just returned after serving 20 months with American occupation forces in the Far East.
November 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Harriet Juntilla (1947)
2312 4th Ave. N
Source: Hennepin County Library
Juntilla is a Red Cross aid worker who has just returned after serving 20 months with American occupation forces in the Far East.
2312 4th Ave. N
Source: Hennepin County Library
Juntilla is a Red Cross aid worker who has just returned after serving 20 months with American occupation forces in the Far East.
Annual Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show (1940)
1929 2nd St. NE (Northeast Neighborhood House)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Members of the Northeast Garden club open their 10th annual show at the Northeast Neighborhood house. Examining the display are Mrs. Hase, secretary of the club, and ...
1929 2nd St. NE (Northeast Neighborhood House)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Members of the Northeast Garden club open their 10th annual show at the Northeast Neighborhood house. Examining the display are Mrs. Hase, secretary of the club, and ...
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Annual Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show (1940)
1929 2nd St. NE (Northeast Neighborhood House)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Members of the Northeast Garden club open their 10th annual show at the Northeast Neighborhood house. Examining the display are Mrs. Hase, secretary of the club, and ...
1929 2nd St. NE (Northeast Neighborhood House)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Members of the Northeast Garden club open their 10th annual show at the Northeast Neighborhood house. Examining the display are Mrs. Hase, secretary of the club, and ...
Blind Parents Feeding Child (1946)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Frank and Elma Stifter feeding daughter, Francine.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Frank and Elma Stifter feeding daughter, Francine.
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Blind Parents Feeding Child (1946)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Frank and Elma Stifter feeding daughter, Francine.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Frank and Elma Stifter feeding daughter, Francine.
Maggie's Midnite Sauna (1970s; 1980s; 1990s)
2740 Nicollet Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
2740 Nicollet Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Maggie's Midnite Sauna (1970s; 1980s; 1990s)
2740 Nicollet Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
2740 Nicollet Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Apartment Building on 1st Avenue South (1970s; 1980s; 1990s)
2636 1st Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
2636 1st Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Apartment Building on 1st Avenue South (1970s; 1980s; 1990s)
2636 1st Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
2636 1st Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
Apartment Building on 1st Avenue South (1986)
2625 1st Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
2625 1st Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Apartment Building on 1st Avenue South (1986)
2625 1st Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
2625 1st Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
Maritime Day Benefit Dance (1944)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: United States Merchant Marine Steward's Mate Orth, home on leave, helps Eileen Forby and Burnece Guntrum hang a United States Maritime Service flag. The two women are members of the Merchant Marine Mates, a Minneapolis ...
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: United States Merchant Marine Steward's Mate Orth, home on leave, helps Eileen Forby and Burnece Guntrum hang a United States Maritime Service flag. The two women are members of the Merchant Marine Mates, a Minneapolis ...
November 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Maritime Day Benefit Dance (1944)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: United States Merchant Marine Steward's Mate Orth, home on leave, helps Eileen Forby and Burnece Guntrum hang a United States Maritime Service flag. The two women are members of the Merchant Marine Mates, a Minneapolis ...
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: United States Merchant Marine Steward's Mate Orth, home on leave, helps Eileen Forby and Burnece Guntrum hang a United States Maritime Service flag. The two women are members of the Merchant Marine Mates, a Minneapolis ...
Loring Park, Floral Parterre
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Source: Hennepin County Library.
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Loring Park, Floral Parterre
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Robert A. Swanson (1940s)
2635 Buchanan St. NE
Source: Hennepin County Library
Swanson, from Minneapolis, is with the United States Army Air Forces, stationed at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas.
2635 Buchanan St. NE
Source: Hennepin County Library
Swanson, from Minneapolis, is with the United States Army Air Forces, stationed at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas.
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Robert A. Swanson (1940s)
2635 Buchanan St. NE
Source: Hennepin County Library
Swanson, from Minneapolis, is with the United States Army Air Forces, stationed at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas.
2635 Buchanan St. NE
Source: Hennepin County Library
Swanson, from Minneapolis, is with the United States Army Air Forces, stationed at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas.
Washburn Fair Oaks Park (1970s; 1980s; 1990s)
200 24th St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
The Minneapolis Institute of Art can be seen across the street.
200 24th St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
The Minneapolis Institute of Art can be seen across the street.
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Washburn Fair Oaks Park (1970s; 1980s; 1990s)
200 24th St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
The Minneapolis Institute of Art can be seen across the street.
200 24th St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
The Minneapolis Institute of Art can be seen across the street.
V-J Day in Minneapolis (1945)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Group of kids make noise with bells, cans, and voices at the corner of East 48th Street and South 3rd Avenue.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Group of kids make noise with bells, cans, and voices at the corner of East 48th Street and South 3rd Avenue.
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
V-J Day in Minneapolis (1945)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Group of kids make noise with bells, cans, and voices at the corner of East 48th Street and South 3rd Avenue.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Group of kids make noise with bells, cans, and voices at the corner of East 48th Street and South 3rd Avenue.
Happy Hour Blaze (1947)
1523 Nicollet Ave. (Happy Hour Bar); 3957 14th Ave. S (Oringer)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Oringer dies as fellow fire fighter attempt to apply inhalator. Oringer was dragged unconscious from the bar after the ceiling collapsed. See P61828.
1523 Nicollet Ave. (Happy Hour Bar); 3957 14th Ave. S (Oringer)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Oringer dies as fellow fire fighter attempt to apply inhalator. Oringer was dragged unconscious from the bar after the ceiling collapsed. See P61828.
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Happy Hour Blaze (1947)
1523 Nicollet Ave. (Happy Hour Bar); 3957 14th Ave. S (Oringer)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Oringer dies as fellow fire fighter attempt to apply inhalator. Oringer was dragged unconscious from the bar after the ceiling collapsed. See P61828.
1523 Nicollet Ave. (Happy Hour Bar); 3957 14th Ave. S (Oringer)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Oringer dies as fellow fire fighter attempt to apply inhalator. Oringer was dragged unconscious from the bar after the ceiling collapsed. See P61828.
Zel's Moline Liquor Store (1970s)
2530 26th St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
2530 26th St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Zel's Moline Liquor Store (1970s)
2530 26th St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
2530 26th St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
Biggs Wehde (1931)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Source: Hennepin County Library
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Biggs Wehde (1931)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Source: Hennepin County Library
Marion Wilmarth (1932)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Marion Wilmarth, of Minneapolis, was among the women participants in a Spanish riding drill performed at the Fort Snelling riding hall as part of a society circus given for the benefit of the Army Relief Society.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Marion Wilmarth, of Minneapolis, was among the women participants in a Spanish riding drill performed at the Fort Snelling riding hall as part of a society circus given for the benefit of the Army Relief Society.
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Marion Wilmarth (1932)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Marion Wilmarth, of Minneapolis, was among the women participants in a Spanish riding drill performed at the Fort Snelling riding hall as part of a society circus given for the benefit of the Army Relief Society.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Marion Wilmarth, of Minneapolis, was among the women participants in a Spanish riding drill performed at the Fort Snelling riding hall as part of a society circus given for the benefit of the Army Relief Society.
House on 22nd Street East (1974)
2305 22nd St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
2305 22nd St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
House on 22nd Street East (1974)
2305 22nd St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
2305 22nd St. E
Source: Hennepin County Library
Garth C. Harding (1935)
2700 Pillsbury Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
General planning chairman for the annual military ball at the University of Minnesota
2700 Pillsbury Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
General planning chairman for the annual military ball at the University of Minnesota
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Garth C. Harding (1935)
2700 Pillsbury Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
General planning chairman for the annual military ball at the University of Minnesota
2700 Pillsbury Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
General planning chairman for the annual military ball at the University of Minnesota
House on Lyndale Avenue South (2000)
2125 Lyndale Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
The house was relocated to 2519 1st Ave. S as part of a Whittier Alliance project.
2125 Lyndale Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
The house was relocated to 2519 1st Ave. S as part of a Whittier Alliance project.
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
House on Lyndale Avenue South (2000)
2125 Lyndale Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
The house was relocated to 2519 1st Ave. S as part of a Whittier Alliance project.
2125 Lyndale Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
The house was relocated to 2519 1st Ave. S as part of a Whittier Alliance project.
Charles E. Doell (1936)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Doell, park board secretary, is shown at his desk.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Doell, park board secretary, is shown at his desk.
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Charles E. Doell (1936)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Doell, park board secretary, is shown at his desk.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Doell, park board secretary, is shown at his desk.