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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Ingram’s Mill – Logging Operation
The following is a picture of a logging crew that was taken around 1916. They were employees of Ingram's Mill which was located at the north end of Sibley Lakes near the DNR boat landing. Pequot Lakes was the scene of extensive timber harvesting activity in the...
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.
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...
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...
Pequot Lakes Train Station Wood Stove
This wood stove is on display at the museum. It is the source of heat for weary travelers at the Pequot Lakes Train Station located where the Chamber Building is today. The stove was used in the early years and more information is available by clicking on the...
Jenkin’s School Memories
This section includes photos of the past, including school buildings, students, and staff of the Jenkin's Elementary School.
Pequot Lakes School – The Buildings
This section features pictures of the various building phases of the Pequot Lakes School over the years.
Dress from the 1920’s (The Flapper Era)
The women's styles of the 1920's featured a dresses which were worn as part of the "Flapper Era". It swept America and many women bobbed their hair and danced to a new form of dance called "The Charleston". This dress was worn and donated by Carolyn Buss, a...
Timber Ridge Resort – Pequot Lakes
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....
Washing Machine – Vintage circa late 1800’s
On display at our Cole Memorial Museum is a vintage washing machine from the late 1800's. It was a "modern convenience at the time with a scrub board, hand agitator, and wringer all in one unit. It was constructed primarily from wood and was the pride of many...
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