Friday, April 14, 2017

On This Date in Minnesota History: April 14

April 14, 1893 - Robbinsdale, Minn., was incorporated as a village on this date. It was named after Andrew B. Robbins, who purchased lands there in 1887 and platted the village.

http://www.ci.crystal.mn.us/about_crystal/city_history.php

Upham, Warren; Minnesota Geographic Names, Their Origin and Historic Significance; Minnesota Historical Society (St. Paul, Minn., 1969); p. 226.





Photo taken by Pamela J. Erickson. Released into the public domain Dec. 12, 2016,
as long as acknowledgement included.
 

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