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Tag Archives: Glenwood
Earliest Glenwood Photographs
In 1853, Isaac Stevens conducted an expedition for the Northern Pacific Railway. He wrote the following in his journal and the attached sketch has survived: June 22. – My party broke camp about 6 a.m. The first obstruction we met … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 1869, Glenwood, Lake Minnewaska, Northern Pacific Railroad, Pope County Museum
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Even Earlier Glenwood photos
This image of Glenwood was found in the box with the Trenham photos. As I was researching the other images, I assumed this one was also from 1876. I was feeling pretty smart and able to identify the buildings. But, … Continue reading
Posted in Local History
Tagged Glenwood, Minnesota, Pope County History, Trenham Photographs
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Scout Fishing Derby
Hundreds of Scouts will soon flock to Glenwood for the 50th Annual Scout Fishing Derby. This year’s Boy and Girl Scout Fishing Derby will be held in Memory of Jim Stradtman, lifelong Boy Scout supporter and early organizer of the … Continue reading
Posted in Local History, Museum updates
Tagged Boy Scouts, Fishing Derby, Girl Scouts, Glenwood, Jim Stradtman, Pope County
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J is for J.F. Skinner’s Doctor Bag
Pope County Museum A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week, I will highlight an item or items from our Museum collection. This week’s item is a Doctor’s bag of medicine used by Dr. John F. Skinner of … Continue reading
Posted in Collection Notes, Local History
Tagged A-Z, Dr. SKinner, Glenwood, J.F. Skinner, Minnesota, Pontoon, Pope County Minnesota, Pope County Museum
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I is for Indian War of 1862
Pope County Museum A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week, I will highlight an item or items from our Museum collection. Next week is the 150th anniversary of the start of the Dakota War. There were only … Continue reading
Posted in Collection Notes, Local History
Tagged 1862, A-Z, Dakota Conflict, dakota war, Dean Stabler, Glenwood, Gregar Halvorson Stordahl, Grove Lake Township, Indian uprising, Lake Johanna Township, Leven Township, massacre, Minnesota, Pope County Minnesota, Pope County Museum, Sioux Uprising, Thomas Van Eaton
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H is for Horseshoe
Pope County Museum A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week, I will highlight an item or items from our Museum collection. This week’s item is a horseshoe. This horseshoe cushioned in rubber was clamped on the horse’s … Continue reading
G is for General Store
Pope County Museum A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week, I will highlight an item or items from our Museum collection. This week’s item is a General Store – most specifically the Fremad Association. The General Store … Continue reading
