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
Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
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
In December of 1935, a W. P.A. grant from the Federal Government in the amount of $175,000, made it possible to erect Robbinsdale’s first senior High School. The total cost of the school was $300,000. … Read more
Queen Marion to Reign over Robbinsdale’s 1950 Homecoming Pep meeting, Parade Highlight Afternoon; Football game and Dance Top off night Activities “Oh” was the only sound they came from pretty Marian Brunsell when she was … Read more
Robbinsdale High School was completed in time for 1600 students to walk through the front doors on September 14th, 1936. The building was dedicated with impressive ceremonies on May 19th, 1937. The first principal, Milo … Read more
1969 In February, 1969, almost 200 students were kicked out of Robbinsdale High School for wearing blue jeans. This violation of the dress code earned the students a three day suspension. Students complained that since … Read more
1936 It had long been the dream of many citizens to have a high school in the village, but conditions had never seemed right until 1935 when the Federal Government, under its PWA program, added … Read more
The old Robbinsdale High School on Regent was built with $124,000 from local tax payers and $135,000 provided by the federal government’s Public Works Administration. The building is remembered as one of the best investments … Read more