Tag Archives: Glenwood Minnesota

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 – 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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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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Open House This Saturday!

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Ann

Please join us Saturday, December 3rd from Noon – 4 at the Pope County Museum for our Holiday Open House. At 1:00, Executive Director of the Maplewood Area Historical Society and Minnesota historian of 19th century agriculture, T.J. Malaskee, will explore … Continue reading →

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Mount Lookout

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Ann

While the Pope County Museum is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be highlighting historic sites around Pope County. We hope that you can walk or drive to visit these sites while maintaining appropriate physical distancing. Mount Lookout … Continue reading →

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The Fremad Building

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Ann

While the Pope County Museum is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be highlighting historic sites around Pope County. We hope that you can walk or drive to visit these sites while maintaining appropriate physical distancing. The Fremad … Continue reading →

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Class of 1923 – I know you!

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Ann

The Pope County Historical Society received a donation from the Savre family. The main gift was a beautiful wedding dress worn by 2 generations of brides. That is a story for another day. What I want to share with you … Continue reading →

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Cabin Repairs – Day 8

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Ann

Work continued over the weekend, but I didn’t capture it on film. Today is the last day with the work crew and it is amazing what they accomplished in a week. The Torguson cabin is looking good too. And… the … Continue reading →

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Cabin Repairs – Day 5

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Ann
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