The Collection
Preserving The Past
For The Future
The Pequot Lakes Area Historical Society Digital Collection is a wonderful resource that can help provide insight into the rich history of the local area. Thousands of photos, documents, stories and other artifacts are contained in these archives so that individuals can explore intriguing aspects of our local history that would otherwise go untold.
This archive serves as a time capsule to the past and provides a unique opportunity to dive deep into the fascinating developments of past generations and gain helpful knowledge that contributes to our understanding of their lives and stories.
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Pequot Lakes Transportation Staff through the Years
We would like to thank Kade Hines for his work on this post. He has shared his collection of photos of Bus Drivers from Pequot Lakes School District. Although it does not encompass all the years of the transportation staff, many will recognize familiar faces who...
Arvig Telephone
This section is dedicated to the Arvig Telephone Company of Pequot Lakes Minnesota. It was responsible for bringing the modern convenience of telephone communication to our area and is an important part of the history of our city. The company not only provided...
Peoria Store in Ideal Township
Thank you to Mary Riley for providing this photo of the Peoria Store from 1957. Standing in front of the store is Ed and Agnes Montour. The lady on the right is unknown. Montours operated the store until 1975. Mary has memories of the store from her childhood. Mary...
Government Drive Aerial Picture August 1939
A photo of what today is Government Drive in downtown Pequot Lakes. The picture was taken in 1939 and the back of the photo contains information about the buildings and businesses.
A.L. Cole Building and General Store
This is a picture of the A.L. Cole Co. building circa 1910. If was referred to as the "Big Store". They carried a wide line of merchandise. It was a very successful business. An ad, featured on December 29th, 1916, advertises that they have a vacuum cleaner that...
Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Dudgeon
Two early settlers in the Pequot Lakes Area. At the posting of this picture, no information is known on where they lived or when they were here. It is suspected that this picture was taken circa 1890's. If you have any information on this family, we welcome you...
Melin Family History
This section is dedicated to the Melin Family, one of Pequot Lakes early residents who farmed, logged, and did some construction work. They are a multi-generational part of our Pequot Lakes area and still have a farm occupied by the Melins northwest of Pequot Lakes.
Atwater General Store
Here is a picture of the interior of one of Pequot Lakes' early businesses. The Atwater Store was a general store that was established in the early 1900's in Pequot Lakes. Jim and Cynthia Atwater. Please refer to the featured article for further information.
Pequot Lakes School District Personnel
This section features several of the teaching staff along with others from the school team that left lasting impressions on the minds of Pequot Lakes School Students
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