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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Leonard and Velma Kargel Home
The end of an era. Leonard and Velma Kargel's home which has been part of our community for many years. Both Leonard and Velma have passed. The family is currently sorting through many years of history on the home and its contents. The home will be for sale shortly...
August Larson Family
This post involves pictures and an article on the August Larson Family, residents of Pequot Lakes during the 20's and 30's. We would like to refer you to the article that accompanies this group of pictures for further details of the family.
Jenkins’ School 7th Grade Spring of 1924
This post features students of the Jenkins' School from the Spring of 1924 who were in the 7th Grade at that time. It includes a list of students and a letter from Edna Olson, former student and teacher at the Jenkins' School.
Iver and Chris Knutson, Contractors and Movers
This is a grouping of photos of a father and son team who were contractors in the Pequot Lakes Area in the first part of the 1900's. They have many descendants who live in the Pequot Lakes area and share photos and the history of their family
Loe Olds, Mail Carrier circa 1935. Pequot Lakes, MN
A photograph of a postal rural carrier, Loe Olds, taken in 1935. He served as a mailman for the Pequot Lakes area for several years.
Bank Robbery 1929 Farmers State Bank, Pequot Lakes, MN
Wednesday, August 28th, 1929 featured "Breaking News" of an armed robbery at the Farmer's State Bank in Pequot Lakes, MN. The news was recorded in the Pequot Review on August 30th's, 1929 edition. The photos are of the headline and articles covering the theft of...
Hoosier’s Resort – Birthday Party in 1941
Hoosier's Resort was located at the south end of what is today Sibley Lake Road. It has operated under various names over the years and still has some of the cabins at the lakes shore. It is not currently being operated as a resort. The picture is from 1941's...
Wall Street, Pequot Lakes, 1910
This is a photo of what was known as "Wall Street" in Pequot Lakes around 1910. It is most likely the current Government Drive, the location of many fine retail and restaurant establishments in Pequot Lakes.
Loon Lake School Student Body
This is a picture and a list of the students that attended the Loon Lake School early 20th century. Perhaps some are relatives and long time local residents of Pequot Lakes.
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