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Phones Dead at East Side Police Station (1938)
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Nelson pantomimes frustration at dead phone lines, accidentally cut by a street worker.
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Nelson pantomimes frustration at dead phone lines, accidentally cut by a street worker.
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Phones Dead at East Side Police Station (1938)
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Nelson pantomimes frustration at dead phone lines, accidentally cut by a street worker.
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Nelson pantomimes frustration at dead phone lines, accidentally cut by a street worker.
Judge George R. Smith Meeting with Col. Charles Brandon Booth (1940s)
4200 Fremont Ave. S (Smith)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Maj. Susan M. Green hosts a dinner with Colonel Charles Brandon Booth and Minneapolis Judge, George R. Smith. L to R: Smith, Green, Booth.
4200 Fremont Ave. S (Smith)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Maj. Susan M. Green hosts a dinner with Colonel Charles Brandon Booth and Minneapolis Judge, George R. Smith. L to R: Smith, Green, Booth.
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Judge George R. Smith Meeting with Col. Charles Brandon Booth (1940s)
4200 Fremont Ave. S (Smith)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Maj. Susan M. Green hosts a dinner with Colonel Charles Brandon Booth and Minneapolis Judge, George R. Smith. L to R: Smith, Green, Booth.
4200 Fremont Ave. S (Smith)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Maj. Susan M. Green hosts a dinner with Colonel Charles Brandon Booth and Minneapolis Judge, George R. Smith. L to R: Smith, Green, Booth.
Fire Fighters Battle Blaze After Explosion (1948)
3116 James Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
Gas explosion destroyed house and started fire
3116 James Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
Gas explosion destroyed house and started fire
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Fire Fighters Battle Blaze After Explosion (1948)
3116 James Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
Gas explosion destroyed house and started fire
3116 James Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
Gas explosion destroyed house and started fire
Mrs. Walden Stryker Fabry and Her Son (1940)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Fabry and her boy, Bobby, will return to Skokie, Illinois after visiting with her parents for the holidays.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Fabry and her boy, Bobby, will return to Skokie, Illinois after visiting with her parents for the holidays.
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Mrs. Walden Stryker Fabry and Her Son (1940)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Fabry and her boy, Bobby, will return to Skokie, Illinois after visiting with her parents for the holidays.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Fabry and her boy, Bobby, will return to Skokie, Illinois after visiting with her parents for the holidays.
Thomas Lowry Park Entrance and Houses (1990s; 2000s)
900 Douglas Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
900 Douglas Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thomas Lowry Park Entrance and Houses (1990s; 2000s)
900 Douglas Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
900 Douglas Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Community Chest 'Gay Nineties' Luncheon (1946)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Minneapolis Community Chest General Chairman Wilson sits like a 'bird in a gilded cage,' referencing the old song, as workers in costume stand around the cage during the 'Gay Nineties' report luncheon. The women are ...
Source: Hennepin County Library
Minneapolis Community Chest General Chairman Wilson sits like a 'bird in a gilded cage,' referencing the old song, as workers in costume stand around the cage during the 'Gay Nineties' report luncheon. The women are ...
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Community Chest 'Gay Nineties' Luncheon (1946)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Minneapolis Community Chest General Chairman Wilson sits like a 'bird in a gilded cage,' referencing the old song, as workers in costume stand around the cage during the 'Gay Nineties' report luncheon. The women are ...
Source: Hennepin County Library
Minneapolis Community Chest General Chairman Wilson sits like a 'bird in a gilded cage,' referencing the old song, as workers in costume stand around the cage during the 'Gay Nineties' report luncheon. The women are ...
Detective Eugene Bernath and Paul J. Boldt (1936)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Source: Hennepin County Library
November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Detective Eugene Bernath and Paul J. Boldt (1936)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Source: Hennepin County Library
Mildred H. Jones (1939)
3208 Minnehaha Ave. Apt. 3
Source: Hennepin County Library
President of the Minnesota Dames club
3208 Minnehaha Ave. Apt. 3
Source: Hennepin County Library
President of the Minnesota Dames club
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Mildred H. Jones (1939)
3208 Minnehaha Ave. Apt. 3
Source: Hennepin County Library
President of the Minnesota Dames club
3208 Minnehaha Ave. Apt. 3
Source: Hennepin County Library
President of the Minnesota Dames club
Georgia Boerner (1936)
2641 Hennepin Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Boerner was robbed of $100 while on duty as the box office cashier at the Parkway theater.
2641 Hennepin Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Boerner was robbed of $100 while on duty as the box office cashier at the Parkway theater.
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Georgia Boerner (1936)
2641 Hennepin Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Boerner was robbed of $100 while on duty as the box office cashier at the Parkway theater.
2641 Hennepin Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Boerner was robbed of $100 while on duty as the box office cashier at the Parkway theater.
Adams School (1945)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Romchild (age 3), Wood (age 2.5), and Glaser (age 4) in the doll corner at Adams nursery school.
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Romchild (age 3), Wood (age 2.5), and Glaser (age 4) in the doll corner at Adams nursery school.
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Adams School (1945)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Romchild (age 3), Wood (age 2.5), and Glaser (age 4) in the doll corner at Adams nursery school.
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Romchild (age 3), Wood (age 2.5), and Glaser (age 4) in the doll corner at Adams nursery school.
Jack Kelly (1937)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Kelly is appointed branch manager of the Warner Hardware Co. store at 905 West Broadway.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Kelly is appointed branch manager of the Warner Hardware Co. store at 905 West Broadway.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Jack Kelly (1937)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Kelly is appointed branch manager of the Warner Hardware Co. store at 905 West Broadway.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Kelly is appointed branch manager of the Warner Hardware Co. store at 905 West Broadway.
Comedian Waiter Amuses Restaurant Association (1947)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Margot Brander watches as Nicollet Hotel waiter and comedian, Frank Libuse, waits for a tip from Sam Bratman, President of the Minneapolis branch of the International Geneva Association of restaurant ...
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Margot Brander watches as Nicollet Hotel waiter and comedian, Frank Libuse, waits for a tip from Sam Bratman, President of the Minneapolis branch of the International Geneva Association of restaurant ...
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Comedian Waiter Amuses Restaurant Association (1947)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Margot Brander watches as Nicollet Hotel waiter and comedian, Frank Libuse, waits for a tip from Sam Bratman, President of the Minneapolis branch of the International Geneva Association of restaurant ...
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Margot Brander watches as Nicollet Hotel waiter and comedian, Frank Libuse, waits for a tip from Sam Bratman, President of the Minneapolis branch of the International Geneva Association of restaurant ...
Donald L. Beamer (1947)
1306 Portland Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Beamer, a Leamington hotel bellboy, is recovering at General hospital after being overcome by smoke while attempting to extinguish a blaze on the seventh floor.
1306 Portland Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Beamer, a Leamington hotel bellboy, is recovering at General hospital after being overcome by smoke while attempting to extinguish a blaze on the seventh floor.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Donald L. Beamer (1947)
1306 Portland Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Beamer, a Leamington hotel bellboy, is recovering at General hospital after being overcome by smoke while attempting to extinguish a blaze on the seventh floor.
1306 Portland Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Beamer, a Leamington hotel bellboy, is recovering at General hospital after being overcome by smoke while attempting to extinguish a blaze on the seventh floor.
Mary Jane Bather and Sally Schutz (1940)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Bather, left and Schutz will be guests at the homecoming luncheon and tea to be given at the Sigma Nu fraternity house at the University of Minnesota.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Bather, left and Schutz will be guests at the homecoming luncheon and tea to be given at the Sigma Nu fraternity house at the University of Minnesota.
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Mary Jane Bather and Sally Schutz (1940)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Bather, left and Schutz will be guests at the homecoming luncheon and tea to be given at the Sigma Nu fraternity house at the University of Minnesota.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Bather, left and Schutz will be guests at the homecoming luncheon and tea to be given at the Sigma Nu fraternity house at the University of Minnesota.
Ernie Clifford (1926)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Clifford, student at Marshall High School in Minneapolis, plays on the basketball team.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Clifford, student at Marshall High School in Minneapolis, plays on the basketball team.
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Ernie Clifford (1926)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Clifford, student at Marshall High School in Minneapolis, plays on the basketball team.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Clifford, student at Marshall High School in Minneapolis, plays on the basketball team.
Members of the Woman's Exchange with Items for Rummage Sale (1939)
Source: Hennepin County Library
The rummage sale was to be held at 29 Glenwood Ave. L to R: Chadbourn, Dinsmore, Dickey, and Andrews.
Source: Hennepin County Library
The rummage sale was to be held at 29 Glenwood Ave. L to R: Chadbourn, Dinsmore, Dickey, and Andrews.
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Members of the Woman's Exchange with Items for Rummage Sale (1939)
Source: Hennepin County Library
The rummage sale was to be held at 29 Glenwood Ave. L to R: Chadbourn, Dinsmore, Dickey, and Andrews.
Source: Hennepin County Library
The rummage sale was to be held at 29 Glenwood Ave. L to R: Chadbourn, Dinsmore, Dickey, and Andrews.
Minnehaha School (1936)
5141 40th Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library.
5141 40th Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Minnehaha School (1936)
5141 40th Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library.
5141 40th Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Thomas B. Mouer (1934)
2141 Mount View Ave. S (Mouer)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Mayor nominates Mouer to Minneapolis Civil Service Commission.
2141 Mount View Ave. S (Mouer)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Mayor nominates Mouer to Minneapolis Civil Service Commission.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Thomas B. Mouer (1934)
2141 Mount View Ave. S (Mouer)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Mayor nominates Mouer to Minneapolis Civil Service Commission.
2141 Mount View Ave. S (Mouer)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Mayor nominates Mouer to Minneapolis Civil Service Commission.
Milford Gillette (1932)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Gillette is a member of the University of Minnesota football team varsity squad, end position.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Gillette is a member of the University of Minnesota football team varsity squad, end position.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Milford Gillette (1932)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Gillette is a member of the University of Minnesota football team varsity squad, end position.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Gillette is a member of the University of Minnesota football team varsity squad, end position.
Mrs. G. A. Robitshek (1932)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Robitshek is a member of the Sisterhood of Temple Israel.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Robitshek is a member of the Sisterhood of Temple Israel.
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Mrs. G. A. Robitshek (1932)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Robitshek is a member of the Sisterhood of Temple Israel.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Robitshek is a member of the Sisterhood of Temple Israel.
American Legion Convention in Minneapolis (1948)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Drum Majorette for the Brainerd Ladies Auxiliary Drum and Bugle Corps, 24-year-old Galdys Badel, eats some ice cream while riding on the ice cream float in the Minnesota State American Legion Convention Parade in ...
Source: Hennepin County Library
Drum Majorette for the Brainerd Ladies Auxiliary Drum and Bugle Corps, 24-year-old Galdys Badel, eats some ice cream while riding on the ice cream float in the Minnesota State American Legion Convention Parade in ...
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
American Legion Convention in Minneapolis (1948)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Drum Majorette for the Brainerd Ladies Auxiliary Drum and Bugle Corps, 24-year-old Galdys Badel, eats some ice cream while riding on the ice cream float in the Minnesota State American Legion Convention Parade in ...
Source: Hennepin County Library
Drum Majorette for the Brainerd Ladies Auxiliary Drum and Bugle Corps, 24-year-old Galdys Badel, eats some ice cream while riding on the ice cream float in the Minnesota State American Legion Convention Parade in ...
Hennepin Avenue Looking North From 7th Street (1936)
Hennepin Ave. and 7th St.
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Pedestrian and automobile traffic along Hennepin Ave, with the Plymouth Building under construction in background.
Hennepin Ave. and 7th St.
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Pedestrian and automobile traffic along Hennepin Ave, with the Plymouth Building under construction in background.
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Hennepin Avenue Looking North From 7th Street (1936)
Hennepin Ave. and 7th St.
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Pedestrian and automobile traffic along Hennepin Ave, with the Plymouth Building under construction in background.
Hennepin Ave. and 7th St.
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Pedestrian and automobile traffic along Hennepin Ave, with the Plymouth Building under construction in background.
Bernard Hultman (1933)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Hultman is a member of the South High School football team, guard or tackle position.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Hultman is a member of the South High School football team, guard or tackle position.
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Bernard Hultman (1933)
Source: Hennepin County Library
Hultman is a member of the South High School football team, guard or tackle position.
Source: Hennepin County Library
Hultman is a member of the South High School football team, guard or tackle position.
St. Francis Liberal Catholic Church (1936)
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Source: Hennepin County Library.
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
St. Francis Liberal Catholic Church (1936)
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Source: Hennepin County Library.
Ann Blager (1939)
3632 13th Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
Blager is a student at Carleton college.
3632 13th Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
Blager is a student at Carleton college.
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Ann Blager (1939)
3632 13th Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
Blager is a student at Carleton college.
3632 13th Ave. S
Source: Hennepin County Library
Blager is a student at Carleton college.