Robbinsdale Ice and Fuel

In the 1890’s several private parties were cutting ice on Crystal Lake. The ice was described as  extremely clear and pure. It  was considered by many to be  the best in the Minneapolis area. This photo from 1894 features the team at Willard Randall and George (Don) Johnson’s  Robbinsdale Ice and Fuel Company. Don is standing nearest the horses.

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