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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Pequot Lakes Train Wreck 1905
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
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
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
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...
Simeon Olds’ Residence, Pequot Lakes, MN
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...
Pequot Lakes School Early History
A PDF documentation of the early history of Pequot Lakes School.
Vintage Wood Cook Stove
On display at the Pequot Lakes Historical Society Museum in the Cole Memorial building, is this 1918 wood cook stove. It is a Warrior Stove and was sold through Montgomery Ward in the early 20th century. It has doors on both sides as well as a water reservoir. ...
Pequot Lakes Front Street 1950’s
A street scene photo of Pequot Lakes' Front Street from sometime in the 1950's. Note the "new look" on Thurlow Hardware.
Levi Richmond Funeral Procession from World War 1
One of Pequot Lakes young men who gave their life during World War 1, the "War to End all Wars". Levi Richmond
World War One Information and Artifacts
This collection reflects the artifacts and uniforms of those who served from Pequot Lakes, MN during World War One. The items are on display at the Historical Society Museum in the Cole Memorial Building.
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