The Lake Sarah Pavilion hosted Sunday dances from the 1940’s into the 1960’s. The Mitchell family ran the dance hall which also was the location of many wedding dances. This …
Soo Line “Dinky”
In 1940, the train depicted crossing the bridge ran between St. Paul-Minneapolis and Enderlin ND, train numbers 105 & 106, provided passenger, express and mail service. The locomotive has the …
Rockford, MN to Buffalo, NY: Mary Barbara Schaar
Mary Barbara Schaar was born and raised on her father’s farm in Medina, MN just East of the St. Peter and Paul’s cemetery in Loretto. She was the 4th child …
Schaar Collection Tin Types: Unknowns
In this post you will find all the “Unknown” Tin Types included in the Schaar Collection. If you have any information about any of the tin types, please comment, they …
1947-48 Rockford Varsity Basketball team
From an early yearbook of Rockford High school. At this time Rockford homecoming was timed around the basketball season. All home games were played at the Rockford City Hall, which …
Rockford Co-op Creamery Butter
The Rockford Creamery was among the top in the state in the early 1900’s. Their butter was sold in many states including New York. Pictured is a butter carton courtesy …