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

 

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. 

 

Brandon High School Class of 1956-57 Reunion

 

Brandon High School Class of 1965 Reunion

 

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.

 

Brandon High School Class of 1967 Reunion 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

 

Brandon High School Class of 1966

 

Brandon High School Class of 1969 55th Class Reunion

Brandon High School Class of 1964 reunion on August 3rd at the VFW in Alexandria

 

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 !!

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.

 

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

 

Great News about Chippewa Park

Courtesy Echo Press

 

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.

 

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.

 

Old Calendar Display

Brandon SummerFest is coming soon, Saturday August 3rd.  At the Brandon Auditorium,  the Brandon History Center will be presenting a display of Brandon calendars, some as old as 1914.  We will give you a little peek at what you will be able to see there. 

 

Front veiw of store.

Street veiw of store.

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Interior of store.

Who can remember Dr. Andrew Roman, a Brandon veterinarian?

 Dr. Andrew Roman escaped the tyrannies of European dictators and

 ended up as a veterinarian right here in Brandon Minnesota. 

  Fascinating Story !!

Look whats new at Chippewa Park

 

Brandon History Center Summer Newsletter 2024

 

Brandon-Evansville High School Class of 2024.

 Photos Courtesy  Echo Press

Millerville Legion Champs 1952

 Can anyone help us with the last two missing name ? Respond to brandonhistory@gctel.net

History of St. Ann's Parish 1902 - 1968

 The History of St. Ann's Parish 1902 - 1968 is now available on the Brandon History Center Website. You can now read it from the comfort of your home.  Go to:  brandonhistorycenter.org  and click on library.