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.

The Collection

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Photos
Farmers State Bank as it was in 1964
Farmers State Bank 1964

Farmers State Bank 1964

Pequot Lakes. It was Farmers State Bank 1964:  Photos of the bank and employees who made it happen at Farmers’ State Bank in located next to the post office at the site where Wells Fargo was. Pictures are from the celebration of the 50th Anniversary in 1964.

Photos
Sibley Lake Photos early 1900's
Sibley Lake

Sibley Lake

Sibley Lake borders the west side of Pequot Lakes and is home to approximately 230 year round and seasonal residents.  It covers about 420 acres and is about 3 miles long.  In the early years, it was the site of various logging operations and as always an excellent...

Artifacts
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet

Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet

Hoosier Cabinet: A fixture in many kitchens from 1898 to early 1940,s was the Hoosier cabinet. The first one appeared in 1898, made by the Sellers company in New Castle, Indiana. This one is on display at our museum and is adorned with many utensils and sundries of...

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