Sunday, December 15, 2024

Brandon High School Principal in the 1950s


 

Brandon School Board




Brandon Eagle Scouts 1938


 

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Santa And His Favorite Elf


 Just heard that Santa and his Favorite Elf will soon be visiting Alexandria. 
 Be sure to watch for them.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Santa and Mrs. Claus Came To Visit Brandon


Santa and Mrs. Clause arrived at the Brandon Auditorium after the lighted parade. We hope that you got a chance to visit with them.  They are such a lovely couple.


 

Friday, December 6, 2024

Brandon High School Basketball Team 1940



If you can help to identify the un-named player

 please send  a message to:

brandonhistory@gctel.net


 


Sunday, December 1, 2024

Brandon Christmas Coffee Days Is Here


 

Friday, November 29, 2024

Monday, November 11, 2024

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Vote Today


 Your vote does count !!

Friday, October 11, 2024

Leadership Alexandria Visits the Brandon History Center


On Tuesday October 8th the members of the Leadership Alexandria visited the Brandon History Center on their annual History Day Tour of Douglas County.  They spent 45 minutes touring the Historic Brandon Auditorium and the Brandon History Center rooms.  The upstairs room is full of historical displays and our US Veteran display.  The office on the main level is full of family files, family history books, Brandon School group graduation pictures, history of local businesses, books by local authors, and our office operation. We always welcome group visits by appointment  Contact us by e-mail.      brandonhistory@gctel.net

 

Brandon History Center 16th Annual Meeting



 

Friday, October 4, 2024

6th Grade Social Class visits the Brandon History Center

Today Mr. Martinson of the Brandon/Evansville School brought the 6th grade Social Class to visit the Brandon History Center.  It was a bright shining day for the walk from the school to the history center. 



 

Friday, September 27, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Charlie Schelin Building turned into "Teen Center"

In the early 80s the old Charlie Schelin building was turned into a "Teen Center" for a short time. This newspaper clipping came from the Record in March of 1981.


 

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Friday, August 30, 2024

New Book At The Brandon History Center


 This is a new book available to read at the Brandon History Center.
 Local people living in our area in the 1930s.  It is a very sad story.

Visitors From Sweden


 

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Brandon High School Class of 1966


 

Monday, August 12, 2024

Monday, August 5, 2024

Brandon Summerfest 2024




 Thank you to everyone who visited the Brandon History Center over Brandon Summerfest.  We are so happy to see you and visit with you.
A "Huge Thank You " to the Brandon Community Club who organized all of the events !  Fantastic Job !!

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Brandon/Evansville High School Reunions

Remember to take group pictures at your class reunions to share with the BrandonHistory Center.
e-mail to: brandonhistory@gctel.net
 Please include names and the location of your class reunion. 


 Thank you for helping to add to our history collection.

 


Sunday, July 21, 2024

Brandon Summerfest is Coming really soon.

On Saturday Ausust 3rd  at the Brandon Auditorium, the Brandon History Center will be presenting a display of old Brandon calendars.  This is the last peek that we will give as to what you will be able to see there.  Visit us in our main floor office to see the video about the Historic Brandon Auditorium.  Visit our up-stairs area and view our many historic displays.  We will be open from 11 AM - 3 PM, except during the parade. 

Ralph and Maryann Ostlund


 

Friday, July 5, 2024

Great News about Chippewa Park


Courtesy Echo Press
 

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Frank's Standard Service Calendar from 1968


Brandon SummerFest is coming soon, Saturday August 3rd.  At the Brandon Auditorium,  the Brandon History Center will be presenting a display of Brandon calendars. We will give you a little peek at what you will be able to see there.







 

Frank's Station was located where Joe's Gas & Deli

 are now at the corner of hwys 7 and 82.

 

Sunday, June 30, 2024

John O. Renkes Old Calendars

Brandon SummerFest is coming soon, Saturday August 3rd.  At the Brandon Auditorium,  the Brandon History Center will be presenting a display of Brandon calendars. We will give you a little peek at what you will be able to see there.