plhs.user, Author at Pequot Lakes Historical Society

Mercantile Display Case and Goods

by plhs.user | Jan 21, 2024 | Uncategorized

Candy Grocery Display Case from General Store

Display case used at retail stores for sellable goods.

This display case is on display at the museum and reflects the early history of many “General Stores” in the first half on the 20th century. This case displays many of the goods for sale including candy and gum, most of which was priced at a penny or a nickel. Thus the term “Penny Candy” was selected for the goods.

Pequot Lakes Train Station Wood Stove

by plhs.user | Jan 21, 2024 | Artifacts

Train Station Wood Stove

Wood Stove at the Pequot Lakes Train Station in the early 1900’s

Train Station Wood Stove Description

Notes on the history of the wood stove

This wood stove is on display at the museum. It is the source of heat for weary travelers at the Pequot Lakes Train Station located where the Chamber Building is today. The stove was used in the early years and more information is available by clicking on the note on the second page of this post.

Jenkin’s School Memories

by plhs.user | Jan 18, 2024 | Photos

Jenkin’s School Children in 1910

A picture of the students attending Jenkin’s Elementary in 1910

Jenkins Second Grade 1955. Jenkins School.

A picture of the 2nd grade class in 1955 at the Jenkin’s Elementary School

Mrs. Reicks, 4th Grade Elementary Teacher

Jenkins, Mrs Reicks 4th Grade Teacher

Jenkins 4th grade elementary teacher, Mrs. Reicks

Brief History of Jenkin's Elementary School

Jenkins History JPEG

Here is a brief history of the Jenkin’s Elementary School

Cook at Jenkins School 1963, Julia Briant

Shirley Briant, Cook at the Jenkins School. Photo in Yearbook 1963

This section includes photos of the past, including school buildings, students, and staff of the Jenkin’s Elementary School.

Jenkins Original School

Original School Building

Jenkins School 1918

School building as it appeared in 1918.

Jenkins 1st Grade Class of 68

The Pequot Lakes Class of 1968 as 1st Graders

Custodian Jenkins School 1963, Don Young

Don Young, Custodian

Cook at Jenkins School 1963, Julia Briant

Shirley Briant, Cook at the Jenkins School. Photo in Yearbook 1963

Pequot Lakes School – The Buildings

by plhs.user | Jan 3, 2024 | Photos

School 1915. Now Scandia North

Pequot Lakes School.

This section features pictures of the various building phases of the Pequot Lakes School over the years.

Dress from the 1920’s (The Flapper Era)

by plhs.user | Jan 3, 2024 | Artifacts

1920’s Dress

Dress donated by Carolyn Busss

The women’s styles of the 1920’s featured a dresses which were worn as part of the “Flapper Era”. It swept America and many women bobbed their hair and danced to a new form of dance called “The Charleston”. This dress was worn and donated by Carolyn Buss, a longtime resident, who wore the dress for many local performances during the years.