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
House on Brown Street
House on Brown Street

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.

Photos
Sartwell Gas Station
Sartwell Gas Station

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...

Artifacts
Wood Cook Stove from early 1900"s
Vintage Wood Cook Stove

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. ...

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