Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
Robbinsdale had its first annual Good Will Day celebration and parade in 1936. Planners included William J. Mueller, Willard Randall, Frank Hollsten, H.P. Billmyre, William Ambrose, Jess Anderson, Tom Howard, Hess Linderholm, Ivan Wagner, … Read more
In 1917 the first soldiers from Robbinsdale left for World War I in a truck bearing a huge banner. The contingent consisted of Eddie Lacomb, William Schlundt, J.E. Sessing, Dave Parkhill, John Nassett and Nick … Read more
On Sunday, May 4th, 1941 the Howard Lumber Yard caught fire. It got so bad that Minneapolis had to send out two pumpers. Damages were estimated at $30,000. Two horses used for hauling and housed … Read more