This is the definitive study of the establishment and growth of Minneapolis/St. Paul suburbs of Richfield, Edina and Bloomington from the arrival of soldiers, entrepreneurs and pioneers in the early 1800's to present day. 
Suburban Dawn is the critically-praised, definitive study of the establishment and growth of Minneapolis/St. Paul suburbs of Richfield, Edina and Bloomington from the arrival of soldiers, entrepreneurs and pioneers in the early 1800's to present day. Each story is told using multiple perspectives, giving the history buff a well-rounded picture of the events and people that shaped the social, agricultural, architectural and military landscapes of 19th century Minnesota. 
Deeply reached and easily read, the book is chock full of interesting Minnesota history with 300+ photos, maps and charts in support of the text.

Suburban Dawn: The Emergence of Richfield, Edina and Bloomington

History

Johnson, Frederick L.

Tuttle, Thomas U.

Americas

Richfield Historical Society

The Sea Wing disaster

Goodhue County Historical Society

The July 13, 1890, capsizing of the steamer Sea Wing and the death of 98 of its passengers horrified Minnesota and the nation. A severe Lake Pepin storm hammered the riverboat, its attached barge, and their 215 passengers during a Sunday evening return from Lake City to Red Wing. The Sea Wing Disaster: Tragedy on Lake Pepin captures the terror and desperation of passengers and crew as the accident unfolded. The book contains more than 185 photos, maps and images, along with annotated endnotes.

Sea Wing Disaster

Reference

Goodhue County, Minnesota: A narrative history

Goodhue County Historical Society Press

On the 100th anniversary of the entry of the United States into World War I, the wartime letters and photographs of Minnesota brothers Marland and Stanley Williams provide a fresh and historically significant look at an important story: Minnesota's military involvement in the Great War.From the beginning of their extraordinary adventure, these bright young volunteers regularly corresponded with their St. Paul family. Newsy and reassuring, their informative letters provided the brothers' insights and observations about military training and combat. Now assembled, this remarkable archive combines the letters and images from Marland's large collection of photographs, documents and artifacts.

With Love To All: The World War I letters and Photographs of Minnesota Brothers Marland and Stanley Williams

Gomoll, Elizabeth Williams

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