Category Archives: Local History

Preservation Work Underway

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Ann

While small repair projects are always underway on the historic buildings surrounding the museum, this year will see some big repair projects completed. The board of directors has hired Stryhn Construction to manage work on six museum structures this summer. … Continue reading →

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Pope County Photographers – Isabel Mathews

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Ann

Isabel Matthews operated a photo studio in the P. P. Johnson Gallery in Glenwood from at least 1900-1902. An ad in the August 8, 1902 issue of the Glenwood Herald read, “During the month of August I will make the … Continue reading →

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Pope County Photographers – Edward E. Johnson – Brooten

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Ann

This post is part of a series of articles on Pope County Photography Studios through the years to coincide with our current exhibit on Pope County Portrait Photographers. Edward Johnson moved to Brooten in 1910 and purchased Martin Nelson’s Photography … Continue reading →

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Pope County Photographers – Porter Brothers / Darkes & Porter

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Ann

This post is part of a series of articles on Pope County Photography Studios through the years to coincide with our current exhibit on Pope County Portrait Photographers. Fredrick and Leonard Porter founded their studio in 1896. In 1897, the … Continue reading →

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Pope County Photographers – John Ericks

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Ann

This post is part of a series of articles on Pope County Photography Studios through the years to coincide with our current exhibit on Pope County Portrait Photographers. John Ericks had a photography studio on Franklin Street in Glenwood in … Continue reading →

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Pope County Photographers – W. E. Cummings

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Ann

This post is part of a series of articles on Pope County Photography Studios through the years to coincide with our current exhibit on Pope County Portrait Photographers. William E. Cummings left his job at the Soo Line to learn … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Genealogy Event

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Ann

On Monday, May 15th at 7 p.m. the Pope County Museum in Glenwood welcomes Liv Marit Haakenstad who will give a presentation on Norwegian Genealogy. Come and learn how to trace your Norwegian Roots! The event is free and open … Continue reading →

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Pope County Photographers – P. P. Johnson

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Ann

This post is part of a series of articles on Pope County Photography Studios through the years to coincide with our current exhibit on Pope County Portrait Photographers. Peter Peterson Johnson came to Glenwood in 1882 and opened a photography … Continue reading →

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Pope County’s Earliest Photographers

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Ann

This post is part of a series of articles on Pope County Photography Studios through the years to coincide with our current exhibit on Pope County Portrait Photographers. Our earliest settlers had their portraits taken outside of Pope County. A. … Continue reading →

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Knitting for Victory

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Ann

This is a series of blog posts relating to our current “Knitting with Love” exhibit. During both World Wars, the public was encouraged to knit for the men in the service. It was a big part of the home front … Continue reading →

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