A “Nest” for Teenage Robins

This treasured photo of the original Robin’s Nest root beer shack was brought into the Robbinsdale Historical Society Museum by Anita McLaughlin, daughter of the longtime owners of the “Nest,” as it was known for … Read more

On Einar’s Easel

Born in Hedemark, Norway, Einar Dahl emigrated to the United States in 1902. He got work as a harness maker, and shoe salesman. After Dahl came to the Twin Cities in 1907. He eventually found … Read more

The Great Bank Robbery

Joe Roche, son of former mayor and Bank President Joseph William Roche, remembers the “Great Robbinsdale Bank Robbery.” His written account is dated July 9, 2002: For the record, this is what I recall about … Read more

Robbinsdale Oil on West Broadway

The original Robbinsdale Oil, pictured above, was built in 1938 at 4082 West Broadway. (Note the the old bandstand behind the truck. Eventually Robin Center would appear in the background.) In the photograph are partners … Read more

Remembering Rollie

We are saddened to note that longtime Robbinsdale historian Rolland “Rollie” Heywood died on August 20, 2023, at age 92. He is remembered as an invaluable font of knowledge for anyone who wanted to know … Read more

Building Sacred Heart

Robbinsdale Parish Starts Church Drive Sacred Heart Catholic parish in Robbinsdale today started drive to raise “in excess” of $40,000 for a new church and 8-room school addition. Constructed of Mankato stone, the new church … Read more

Geo. S. Nash

In December of 1904, the Minneapolis Morning Tribune reported that George S. Nash, had opened a shop for tin and sheet metal jobbing and furnace work in the room south of J. A. Roth’s General … Read more

My Pioneer Grandfather

Every family has a member to whom it can point with pride and say that person has done something worthy of remembering. Such a member of our family was my grandfather. He will long be … Read more