History of the Steamer "The Capitol"
Transportation
A timeline detailing the history, signifigant events, and other information about the steamer "The Capitol." The boat was active between 1879 and 1945, and made trips to St. Paul
Kustermann, Thomas
Photo of Missisippi River Steam Boat
Transportation
A photo of the steam boat that James LaFaye's father came North to St. Paul on the Mississippi River
LaFaye, Thomas
Sonny Lewis, operator of Silver Top Cabs
Business and Industry
Transportation
Photograph of the first Black Owned Cab Company. Mr. Dave Payne was her uncle. Sonny Lewis was the driver. With additional information provided by Dee Dee Ray.
1943
Hartshorn-Jones, Estelle
black-and-white photograph
Still Image
Used car guarantee
Transportation
Business and Industry
Ora Lee Anderson received this guarantee from the Berry Chevrolet Company for Marvin Anderson's first car, a 1954 Chevy Coupe.
Berry Chevrolet Company
1958
Anderson, Marvin
text
A photograph of Old Rondo from the <em>Metro Recorder</em>
Community Organizations
A newspaper clipping of a photograph of the old Rondo neighborhood. The picture shows the intersection of Rondo Street (Avenue) and Arundel Street as it was before the construction of I-94. The story is part of the <em>Recorder</em>'s Black History Month series.
<em>Metro Recorder</em>
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1990-02-25
Williams, Joyce P.
News Clipping
Text
Readus Fletcher, Sr. with Rondo Stryker Bus
Transportation
Business and Industry
Family Life
Photograph of Readus Fletcher, Sr. with his Rondo Stryker Bus. He drove the Rondo Ave and Stryker bus, and he drove the street cars for Twin Cities Rapid Transit. The accompanying page discusses the debate and conversation surrounding the route of the light rail through Frogtown and relates it to the development of I-94 through Rondo Avenue.
"Rondo 2K13: 30 Years Strong & United" in <em>Rondo Days Festival </em>magazine, page 52-53.
1955
2013-07
Fletcher Jr., Readus
magazine
Text
Map of the old Rondo neighborhood
Geography
Map of the buildings, landmarks, businesses, and churches of the Old Rondo neighborhood before the interstate between the years 1920 and 1960, with historical details and photos below. Compilation was completed in 2008.
Gerlich, Jim
Minnesota Historical Society
2008
Gerlich, Jim
Map
Print Media