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  1. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty clothers hanging device

    Novelty clothes hanging device from George's Cleaners, Brownton, Minnesota. Made of aluminum with tabs facing opposing directions.

    Record Type: Object

    Novelty clothers hanging device
  2. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty egg separator

    Promotional novelty egg separator from Raibers Grocery, Brownton, MN. Avocado green plastic.

    Record Type: Object

    Novelty egg separator
  3. Novelty, Promotional - Novelty purse: L. O. Groth, Brownton, MN

    Novelty leather boot shaped purse with snap closure. Compliments of L. O. Groth, Farm Implements of All Kinds, Brownton, Minn.

    Record Type: Object

    Novelty purse: L. O. Groth, Brownton, MN
  4. Novelty, Promotional - R. J. Podratz, Brownton, MN 1909 promotional plate

    Promotional plate compliments of R. J. Podratz, Household Furniture, Sewing Machines, Picture Frames, Brownton, Minn. The plate has a 1909 calendar and a picture of a horse head. Gold trim on the plate rim.

    Record Type: Object

    R. J. Podratz, Brownton, MN 1909 promotional plate
  5. Postcard - 1916 Overland parade float, Brownton Garage, Brownton, MN

    Black & white photographic postcard of a 1916 Overland automobile decorated in pompoms and American flags for a (4th of July or G.A.R. encampment?) parade. A Brownton Garage banner is on the front. [The Zander & Hills new garage, corner of Nelson & Grimshaw opened in 1915.] Two men, two women and four children, all dressed in white, are not identified. Postcard belonged to Otto Sell, Brownton, MN. Donor purchased the Otto Sell home and found th...

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    1916 Overland parade float, Brownton Garage, Brownton, MN
  6. Postcard - Automotive business, Brownton, MN

    Black & white photographic postcard of an early automotive garage in Brownton, MN (Brownton Garage). A vintage automobile in the doorway has license number D 195. Two barrels are on the grass. [Possibly the Zander & Hills new garage, corner of Nelson & Grimshaw, that opened in 1915.] The siding on the building appears to be pressed tin to look like concrete block; the siding is damaged in some places. Postcard belonged to Otto Sell, Brownton, MN...

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    Automotive business, Brownton, MN
  7. Postcard - Brownton Milling Company

    Black and white postcard from Brownton Milling Company showing a cow and calf and a bag of calf starter with text balloons implying the calf prefers the starter. The card was sent to Alma and Stanford Ebent but addressed to Boxholder, Rural Route, Stewart MN. The card was canceled in Mankato on September 4, 1949.

    Record Type: Archive

    Brownton Milling Company
  8. Postcard - Brownton, Minnesota

    Black and white photographic postcard of Street Scene, Brownton, Minnesota, showing the Brownton Bulletin & the Gambles store on the left and a number of taverns on the right. The cars on the street are of the 1950-1960 vintage.

    Record Type: Archive

    Brownton, Minnesota
  9. Postcard - Creamery, Brownton, MN

    Black and white photographic postcard showing the Land O' Lakes Creamery of Brownton, MN. Metal milk cans are stacked to the left of the main entrance with more on the side on what appears to be a loading dock.

    Record Type: Archive

    Creamery, Brownton, MN
  10. Postcard - Creamery, Brownton, MN

    Black and white photographic postcard showing the Land O' Lakes Creamery of Brownton, MN. Metal milk cans are stacked to the left of the main entrance with more on the side on what appears to be a loading dock.

    Record Type: Archive

    Creamery, Brownton, MN
  11. Postcard - East side Main Street, Brownton, MN

    Photographic postcard of Brownton, Minnesota, showing the east side of Main Street. Note the electric pole on the left and gas light on the right. Horses and wagons are in the distance. Addressed to Helen Helle, New Auburn, Minnesota, from Rob. Message about people who backed out on him. Postmarked Brownton, December 1, 1910.

    Record Type: Archive

    East side Main Street, Brownton, MN
  12. Postcard - Main St N. Brownton, MN, 1913

    Black and white photographic postcard showing Main St North in Brownton, MN. There is a mix of frame and brick buildings, most with their awnings extended. R.J. Podratz Furniture store is visible on the left and Brownton Produce on the right. Children and men in shirt sleeves are seen on the left. The card was sent from Brownton February 24,1913 to Otto Seeland of Seattle, WA by his sister Laura with area news, death, new telephone, and railroad ...

    Record Type: Archive

    Main St N. Brownton, MN, 1913
  13. Postcard - Main Street, Brownton, MN

    Black & white photographic postcard of Main Street, Brownton, MN. c. late 1930s, maybe 1940. The Rexall Drug Store is visible on the left; the City Club tavern is seen on the right, as well as an overhead streetlight. No. 409. Unused.

    Record Type: Archive

    Main Street, Brownton, MN
  14. Postcard - Main Street, Brownton, MN

    Black & white photographic postcard showing Main Street, Brownton, Minnesota, looking north. The R.J. Podratz Furniture store is visible on the left and the Brownton Produce market is on the right. Utility poles are seen on the right side of the street. This postcard is the same as 2010-0114-005.

    Record Type: Archive

    Main Street, Brownton, MN
  15. Postcard - Main Street, Brownton, MN c.1910

    Black & white photographic postcard of Main Street, Brownton, MN. Postmarked November 1,1910. Shows a number of horse drawn wagons and one automobile. The Bank of Brownton brick building is visible on the right; the building on the left has a sign advertising "harness shop". Sent to Edward Schuett, Brownton, MN. Green Franklin one cent stamp. The message says "I think you know from how it come".

    Record Type: Archive

    Main Street, Brownton, MN c.1910
  16. Postcard - Main Street North, Brownton, MN

    Black & white photographic postcard showing Main Street, Brownton, Minnesota, looking north. The R.J. Podratz Furniture store is visible on the left and the Brownton Produce market is on the right. Utility poles are seen on the right side of the street.

    Record Type: Archive

    Main Street North, Brownton, MN
  17. Postcard - Midland Lumber & Coal Co., Brownton, MN

    Black and white photographic postcard showing the Midland Lumber and Coal Co. in Brownton, MN. The card shows the building with a team of white horses and four men in the large doorway. The card was sent to Henry Redman of Brownton and was intended as a season's greeting and an advertisement. It was postmarked Brownton, January, 1911 with a one cent stamp. The card has a photo credited to Washburn (possibly Washburn Studios, Hutchinson, MN).

    Record Type: Archive

    Midland Lumber & Coal Co., Brownton, MN
  18. Postcard - Otto Sell, General Merchandise, Brownton, 1914

    Black & white photographic postcard showing the interior of the Otto Sell Brownton Mercantile Company store, Brownton, MN. A female clerk (Mrs. Polfuss ?) is on the left and Otto Sell is on the right. A hanging display of dresses is between them. China rabbits are displayed on the left and a sign for "Pantaloon Petticoats" is on the right. Shoe boxes lined the far wall. Dated April 14, 1914. This store had a ceiling of metal squares and was locat...

    Record Type: Archive

    Otto Sell, General Merchandise, Brownton, 1914
  19. Postcard - Pollack Street, Brownton, MN

    Black and white photographic postcard showing the east side of Pollack Ave, Brownton, MN with horses and wagons. The brick building on the corner housed Albert Zebell's bowling alley and saloon from 1904-1906. There is a Hamm's beer sign on the building. The message on the reverse is addressed to Ella ____, Nicollet Island, Minneapolis and mentions a trip to the circus in Hutchinson, grape picking and a trip to the lake in Mr. Knick's auto. The...

    Record Type: Archive

    Pollack Street, Brownton, MN
  20. Postcard - Pollock Ave., Brownton, MN

    Black & white photographic postcard of Pollock Avenue, Brownton, MN, by Irvin F. Anderson. Business buildings line the street with awning signs for meat market and carpets visible at left. Horses and wagons are parked on both sides. Power poles can be seen at right.

    Record Type: Archive

    Pollock Ave., Brownton, MN

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