Photograph
2008.3257.j
from the collection of
Title
Peterson and Stensing Hardware StoreCreation Date
1876Dimensions
4.25 x 6.5
Description
This is a 16-4/10 x 10-8/10 cm sepia titled "Hardware Store" from 1876. An ad in the Pope County Press from 1876 lists the Peterson and Stensing Hardware store. According to J.G. Whittemore in an 1940 interview, this is Stinson and Peterson's Hardware store and was located on Lot 5 block 24. Later is was used for Rigg Brothers and Webster Hardware Store. Pictured L-R: Mr. Peterson, George Thompson and Mr. Stinson. This building was located on the southeast corner of Minnesota Avenue and Franklin Street - facing Franklin Street. According to the Wollan files, it was purchased in 1872 by Michael and Casper Wollan, but they moved to a new location in 1874. According to the tax records, Wollan Brothers purchased the north part of the lot between 1872 and 1874 and the Fremad Association bought the south part in 1875.Related People and Organizations
Trenham, Newton J.
Ballentine, Robert
Thompson, George
Wollan, Casper Thomas
Wollan, Michael A.
Geographic Notes
USA/Minnesota/GlenwoodGlenwood, Minnesota