Here is another poem about a southeastern Minnesota town written by our good friend, Aaron L. Sleyster. He lived briefly in Preston in the late 1800s to early 1900s. But he left a rich legacy of poems, stories, paintings, and fabulous, historical photographs of which we are all lucky benefactors! Sometimes his poems were accompanied by one of his photos. Sometimes, not. So … [Read more...]
Historic Memories of Fillmore County “A Trip to Forestville, October 26, 1895”
This week will see a change in our planned journey into exploring the history of Drury’s Furniture Store in Fountain, Minn. Don’t worry though, that story will be just around the corner! In light of the current world situation and the ongoing pandemic, many folks are planning to stay closer to home this summer, perhaps taking short day trips. We have an awesome, spectacular … [Read more...]
Historic Memories of Fillmore County “Main Street, looking north, in Fountain, Minn., over 100 years ago!”
Last week found us looking south on Main Street in Fountain, Minn. We are still in town, have come to the end of the street, and are now heading back, traveling north. And oh what a view it is! The first building on the left, well I don’t pretend to know what was behind those doors so long ago. But I do know up until the time it closed in the 70s or 80s, it was the home of The … [Read more...]
Historic Memories of Fillmore County “Main Street, looking south, Fountain, Minnesota,” at least 100 years ago.
Leaving Preston and traveling north on 52, we arrive at the idyllic town of Fountain, Minn. Isn’t it fun when looking at these old photographs, that in spite of the fact that most of the buildings are gone, enough of them remain, enabling us to know exactly where we are and what we are seeing! There’s so much to take in as we study each one. The one entitled, “MAIN STREET, … [Read more...]
Historic Memories of Fillmore County A very famous preacher once visited an old Preston Church
Continuing on, (decades ago), my siblings and I have almost reached the Preston Elementary School! At the intersection of Fillmore and Pleasant Streets, two beautiful churches sat on opposite corners. We walked on the north side of the street allowing us to pass by a splendid red brick building, the glorious Preston Presbyterian Church. Even at a young age we were struck by its … [Read more...]