The Robbinsdale Recruits
On July 29, 1915, the Robbinsdale Civic Club Band, W. F. Grenell, director, held the first of many Open Air Concerts in the new bandstand. It had been erected with the help of many public … Read more
Julius Sessing
When the Governor was the Principal
This is the eighth post in a series featuring Dorthy Hartig’s History of Robbinsdale. Mrs. Hartig was active in the Minnesota Women’s Clubs and the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion. She was also President … Read more
Robbinsdale to Berlin
1917 During the World War of 1917 and 1918, Robbinsdale’s growth was at a standstill. As in other wars, Robbinsdale furnished a generous share of soldiers. The first contingent to leave the village in a … Read more
The Brooklyn-Crystal Cemetery
1863 In all pioneer communities there comes a time when people decide to bury their loved ones in an official cemetery — rather than under a favorite tree on the home farm. On November 20, … Read more
Baseball in Robbinsdale
Here’s a Robbinsdale Baseball Team from back in the day. In the top row are the smiling faces of Harry Buckley, Ray Johnson, Nick Schneider, Clyde King and Julius Sessing. In the middle row you’ll … Read more
File# OF013 Russell Gaylord VFW Post 159
Record number 207 Identification Institution name Robbinsdale Historical Society Object number OF013 Number of parts 9 Distinguishing features Photos, Newspaper Articles, Recollections Object name and title Object category Organization Files Object name VFW Post 159 … Read more