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 Station
A photo of the Pequot Train Station in 1910. It was located in the middle of town near the current site of the Chamber building between Patriot Avenue and Government drive. The trains delivered merchandise to the area as well as transporting logging and...
Front Street, down town Pequot Lakes, Early Years
A picture of Front Street early 1900's. It features Thurlow Hardware in the middle of the photo and many buildings that no longer exist on Front Street
Jack and Helen Knebel
Jack and Helen Knebel in front of the Pequot Lakes Hotel. Circa 1920.
Lakes Theater Projectors
While renovating the main floor of the Cole Memorial building in 1999, a room that had been walled over was discovered. The projectors from Lakes Theater, which were thought to have been discarded, were discovered. They are on display at the museum, along with sets...
Arvig’s 1957 Telephone Directory
Arvig’s 1957 Telephone Directory Cover and a few of the businesses that advertised in the book.
The Pequot Lakes School Under Construction
Pequot Lakes School (now Scandia North)... Being built by Mason Lumber Co., Palisade. Excavation and basement work by Christ Knutson. Dedicated June 1915. Cost = $15,000
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