Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
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
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
If you grew up around these parts, you may have heard of the Jefferson Highway, an early north-south auto trail that extended all the way from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. A portion of … Read more
Alice Norman, pictured, was Manager of the Robbinsdale Bakery, located at 4142 West Broadway. The bakery was owned by the Schaper family. William H. Schaper’s primary business was manufacturing small commercial popcorn machines. In … Read more
The Robbinsdale Volunteer Fire Department is proud to sponsor the second annual Good Will Day celebration. It bids you welcome to “Minnesota’s fastest growing municipality” and hopes that your stay in our midst will be … Read more
Robbinsdale offers a great deal to the man or woman seeking to escape the noise and bustle of the city, those who wish to own their own home and yet find it necessary to be … Read more
Charles Schuller, owner of the first hardware store in Robbinsdale, started in the farm machinery business on what is now West Broadway in about 1898. He had been raised on a farm in Crystal. After … Read more
Many people were instrumental in obtaining the facts and information needed for this booklet. The Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters of Robbinsdale wish to thank them for their time and patience. Click … Read more
