by admin | Jun 17, 2020 | Historical Findings, History Blog
While cleaning and putting the finishing touches on the bank prior to reopening last Thursday, Cathy and I discovered a big (and heavy) surprise in the vault; a cast iron sign with the words “DESIGNED AND BUILT BY HORACE E. HORTON ROCHESTER, MINN.” After a...
by admin | Aug 15, 2018 | Historical Findings, History Blog
Northfield started holding a fall festival in September 1946 to celebrate that year’s harvest. In 1948, for the third annual fall festival, local Northfielders Cass Johnson and Sam Haugen decided to recreate the famous bank raid for visitors. This first...
by admin | Feb 15, 2017 | Historical Findings
Greg Kneser, president of the Northfield Historical Society Board of Directors, has announced that Cathy Osterman will serve as interim executive director. Osterman has worked at the society since 2012, most recently as part-time curator. “We’re excited...
by admin | Dec 20, 2016 | Historical Findings
NHS will be closed on December 24, 25 & 26. We will reopen on December 27. Share/LikeClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new...
by admin | Dec 5, 2016 | Events, Exhibits, Historical Findings, History Blog, Programs
The Northfield Historical Society and the Northfield Arts Guild are collaborating on a joint public art exhibition titled, “The Brighter Other Side.” Starting December 6-December 23, all members of the Northfield area community are welcomed and encouraged to make and...
by admin | Dec 5, 2016 | Historical Findings
Northfield has one of the finest historic districts in the state. Our downtown has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979, but many people are still unsure what this means. Listing on the National Register does not mean that the Federal...
