A postcard from the 1940s that says “Greetings from Faribault Minnesota. The Peony Capital of the World.” Faribault was home to the Brand Peony Farm which once grew over 1000 varieties of peonies.

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A postcard depicting the “Magic Aquarium Bar and Liquor Store” in Moorhead, Minnesota. 1940.

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The Huffington Post has once again posted our submission on one of the Collections Department’s favorite topics – breakfast!

Take a look and enjoy!

A block print on paper showing a firehouse on the East side of St. Paul. Made by Gary Egger in 1980.

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A blue and gold K-shaped felt and chenille Bloomington Kennedy High School letter, embellished with the word “Bloomington” embroidered diagonally across the K. 1960s.

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A rectangular paperboard ink blotter with depiction of Indian woman advertising for Wabasha Roller Mills, Minnesota, circa 1920.

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A woodcut print on paper titled “Mendota South” made by Alexander Masley in 1935.

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We’ve been asked by The Huffington Post to start blogging on their site. This provides an exciting national platform for Minnesota history!

To see more images like the one below check out our newest post, Winter One Hundred Years Ago 2014-15!

An oil on masonite painting of a St. Paul street scene made by Minnesota artist Arthur Allie in the 1930s.

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An untitled oil on canvas painting made by Minnesota artist Alice Hugy.

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