Archive - Dec 2007

The Northfield Historical Society has participated in the Minnesota Digital Library (MDL) project. At this point we have over 200 Northfield area images scanned. More images are on the way as NHS has just completed a second project with the MDL. To view the images click here. If you would like copies of the images please contact the Northfield Historical Society by email or by phone at (507) 645-9268.

The Wayne Eddy Affair is a daily radio show in which the host Wayne Eddy interviews Northfielders about their life. These are great oral histories and are available for duplication and research. If you would like to view a list of the the interviews click on the link. The Wayne Eddy Affair Interview List Please note that you must have Microsoft Excel installed on your computer.

Check out our Museum Store for NHS's newest publication. "Joseph Lee Heywood The Humble Hero." The book was written by Dr. Gerald Otis, a former Northfielder.

The Northfield School Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the old Northfield Middle School building at 301 Union Street. This building opened its doors in 1911 as the Northfield Central High School. An auditorium wing was added in 1937 followed by an east wing/gymnasium in 1954. In 1966 it became the Northfield Junior High School and then Northfield Middle School in 1982. With the construction of the new Middle School the last classes were held in the old school in 2004. The School Museum is exhibited in the Northfield Middle School at 2200 Division Street South.

The museum is a continual work in progress. Donations of artifacts or funds are needed to expand and maintain the museum. Donations enable museum curators to give a more complete and comprehensive history of the school building. Any items related to the old Middle and High School are needed.

Donations may be made to:

Northfield Historical Society
408 Division Street
Northfield, MN 55057
507-645-9268
Email us

or please contact:

Dan Magnuson
Middle School Museum Volunteer
21 Jefferson Lane
Northfield, MN 55057
507-663-1794
dmmagnuson@charter.net

The Northfield Historical Society will be closed on December 24 and 25.  We will re-open on December 26.

We will also be closed December 31 and January 1.  We will re-open January 2.

Happy Holidays!