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Sartwell Gas Station

by plhs.user | Dec 15, 2023 | Photos

Sartwell Gas Station

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Sartwell Gas Station Calendar

The Sartwell Gas Station was located on the southwest corner of what is today the intersection of Mail and Rasmussen. (4 Way Stop). Originally built as a Standard Station in 1923 by J. Atwater and Ben Anderson, it was purchased by George Sartwell in November of that year. The station remained at that location until 1953. He moved his family here to Pequot Lakes shortly after the purchase. (Information courtesy of “Project Centennial”.

Simeon Olds’ Residence, Pequot Lakes, MN

by plhs.user | Dec 15, 2023 | Photos

Simeon Olds home in Pequot Lakes

A photo of an early Pequot Lakes Home circa 1906. It is believed to belong to Simeon Olds and was built around 1904 to 1906. Mr. Olds was a cabinet maker according one of his decendents, Steve Olds. Simeon was born in 1866. The home is thought to be the structure currently located at 31203 Spruce Street in Pequot Lakes.

Vintage Wood Cook Stove

by plhs.user | Dec 9, 2023 | Artifacts

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Cook Stove

On display at the museum in the Cole Memorial Building

On display at the Pequot Lakes Historical Society Museum in the Cole Memorial building, is this 1918 wood cook stove. It is a Warrior Stove and was sold through Montgomery Ward in the early 20th century. It has doors on both sides as well as a water reservoir. Both baking and cooking were done in and on the stove. Wood smoke was ventilated through the stove pipe to the chimney.