Carver County - Hardcover

Tremblay, Ruth; Schulstad, Lois

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1531654959 ISBN 13: 9781531654955

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2011

Synopsis

Located just southwest of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carver County was established by the Minnesota Territorial Legislature in 1855. The Minnesota and the South Fork of the Crow Rivers flow through this Big Woods county of Minnesota. Named after explorer Capt. Jonathan Carver and built on a predominantly agrarian culture, it boasts one of the richest farmlands in the state. Arrival of the railroads resulted in prosperous new industries and businesses and made it a popular resort destination. In the 1890s, the abundance of dairy farms and creameries earned it the nickname, the "Golden Buckle of the Dairy Belt." Many local farmers such as Andrew Peterson, Wendelin Grimm, and Henry Lyman became nationally recognized for their horticultural contributions and achievements. Hundreds of vintage photographs and postcards that depict everyday life in Carver County through the 1950s were collected and researched. This work is a tribute to the citizens of Carver County, whose pride in their rich history inspired this book.

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About the Author

Lois Schulstad, a historical researcher with a focus on family history, and photographer Ruth Tremblay are members of the Minnesota and Carver County Historical Societies. Ruth was featured on WCCO-TV s Finding Minnesota for her research, photographs, and film The Barns of Carver County.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1531654959
• ISBN 13: 9781531654955
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130