History

History talks kick off new year

Jan 9, 2020

We will kick off this year’s History Roundtable on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 3:15 p.m. in the Lake City Public Library. The History Roundtable meets on the third Wednesday of each month and our theme is, “Why History Matters.” We will discuss current U.S.-China rivalry by going back into China’s...

Historical Society acquires tray from Lake City Bottling Works factory

Nov 20, 2019

Lake City Historical Society has been given a vintage metal promotional tray from the Lake City Bottling Works factory. The company was in existence in 1905 and located on Lakeshore Drive and facing Marion Street. The proprietor is listed as John Kriett. This vintage tray was passed through four...

Historical Society got into character for Frontenac’s 160th anniversary

Oct 23, 2019

The Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) participated in Frontenac’s 160th anniversary celebration on Sept. 21. In addition to staffing the LCHS information booth, several members of the society came dressed in period costume. Lake City Historical Society also loaned the painting “Afternoon on Lake...

World War II vets honored at special luncheon

Oct 23, 2019

Seven World War II veterans, five from the Lake City area, were honored Thursday, Oct. 17, at a special luncheon at Lake House on Pepin restaurant. Wayne Quist, a historian and retired Air Force colonel, was the master of ceremonies for the event. He delivered remarks on the war overall and of...

Letter: What a disaster – I felt like crying

Oct 9, 2019

To the editor: A long time ago someone I greatly admire said, “I’m too old to cry but it hurts too much to laugh.” That’s how I felt when I witnessed the stumps of twelve beautiful old trees on South Oak Street. The recent tornado was bad enough, but the aftermath of the disastrous storm was...

Letter: Even when quiet, park fulfills purpose

Oct 2, 2019

To the editor: This is a response to a previous letter which made unproven claims about Patton Park’s “average daily usage” and offered preservation advice about the gazebo. Patton Park is often filled with activity. But even when it is quiet, it still fulfills its purpose. Created around 1907...

Public invited to First Lutheran sesquicentennial

Oct 2, 2019

The Lake City community is invited to help First Lutheran Church celebrate 150 years as a congregation the weekend of Oct. 12 and 13. The Celebration Concert will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at First Lutheran. Continuing its long tradition of using music for worship and praise, all the choirs of the...

A lot can happen in 160 years gala

Sep 12, 2019

The community of Frontenac is planning a gala celebration of its 160th anniversary, on Saturday, Sept. 21. Numerous educational events and displays are planned throughout the community. Area food vendors will provide a variety of food options. Planned events include self-guided tours of the...

With grand opening, arts come full circle

Sep 5, 2019

Saturday Sept. 14, is the Grand Opening of the Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) Art and Culture Center in the beautiful new ground floor facilities of the old Hanisch Opera House building at 105 West Center Street. Members of the Lake City Historical Society recently gathered pictures and artifacts of...

Memories of Apollo

Jul 31, 2019

The 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing brought back memories for Andru Peters. In 1965, he was 25, fresh from the service, and looking for a job. “Nobody would hire me because I was a veteran,” he said. “We were labeled ‘baby killers’ in 1965.” But he had a security clearance, which...