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Timber Ridge Resort – Pequot Lakes

by plhs.user | Dec 19, 2023 | Photos

Timber Ridge Menu

Timber Ridge Menu Page 2

Timber Ridge Menu

Timber Ridge Sign

Timber Ridge Office

Timber Ridge Cabin

Timber Ridge Sunnies

Timber Ridge Owners

Timber Ridge Card

Timber Ridge History

This section shares a brief history and photos of the former Timber Ridge resort once located on the east side of Sibley Lake, along Pequot Lakes Boulevard.

The property was later transformed into a restaurant by the same name, owned and operated by Mike Sauer. Today, the land has been subdivided into residential lots, and the former restaurant building now serves as a single-family home.

Additional details, including a list of past owners, can be found in the photo section.

Pequot Lakes Train Wreck 1905

by plhs.user | Dec 19, 2023 | Photos

1905 Train wreck Pequot 1

Narrative of Event

1905 Train wreck Pequot 2

1905 Train wreck Pequot 3

1905 Train wreck Pequot 4

1905 Train wreck Pequot narrative

Photos of a train wreck that occurred in 1905 on the tracks close to Pequot Lakes. Please refer to the narrative for details.

House on Brown Street

by plhs.user | Dec 15, 2023 | Photos

House on Brown Before Porch was added.

House on Brown Street

This is a photograph of a home that was build circa 1900 on Brown Street. Photo 2 reflects changes made to the structure with an addition of the front porch. The home is still in use as a primary residence.

Standard Service Station 1953

by plhs.user | Dec 15, 2023 | Photos

Standard Station 1953

The Standard Service Station in Pequot Lakes pictured from 1953. It later became DG Towing and was located right off of what is today Patriot Avenue, right behind the current lumber yard. Please note the beautiful vintage automobile.

Sartwell Gas Station

by plhs.user | Dec 15, 2023 | Photos

Sartwell Gas Station

Sartwell Gas Station Calendar 2

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.