Episode 7: The Armistice Day Blizzard brought over 16 inches of snow to downtown Robbinsdale and crippled transportation throughout the region. The decade of the “forties” will never be forgotten because of World War II. Local events included the opening of a hospital in Robbinsdale, municipal liquor, and the opening of Lee Elementary School.

Episode 7: The Armistice Day Blizzard brought over 16 inches of snow to downtown Robbinsdale and crippled transportation throughout the region. The decade of the “forties” will never be forgotten because of World War II. Local events included the opening of a hospital in Robbinsdale, municipal liquor, and the opening of Lee Elementary School.

The Blizzard and the Beltline

Welcome to Robbinsdale Revisited, connecting you with local history all the way back to the 1850s. Here on our podcast, you’ll find the stories that tell the tale of our city. These episodes explore neighborhoods, schools, organizations, businesses, and a colorful cast of characters from the past.


It is the mission of <a href="https://robbinsdale.org/">Robbinsdale Historical Society</a> to collect, preserve, and tell the story of Robbinsdale, Minnesota. This podcast will shed light on the history of the streetcar suburb Andrew B. Robbins dreamed up so long ago.
This podcast was created by Pete Richie and Crystal Boyd. 
Theme music courtesy of Gabe Barnett and them Rounders.
Many Thanks to CCX Media and Adam Estrem for production help and support.

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Welcome to Robbinsdale Revisited, connecting you with local history all the way back to the 1850s. Here on our podcast, you’ll find the stories that tell the tale of our city. These episodes explore neighborhoods, schools, organizations, businesses, and a colorful cast of characters from the past. It is the mission of Robbinsdale Historical Society to collect, preserve, and tell the story of Robbinsdale, Minnesota. This podcast will shed light on the history of the streetcar suburb Andrew B. Robbins dreamed up so long ago. This podcast was created by Pete Richie and Crystal Boyd. Theme music courtesy of Gabe Barnett and them Rounders. Many Thanks to CCX Media and Adam Estrem for production help and support.

Welcome to Robbinsdale Revisited, connecting you with local history all the way back to the 1850s. Here on our podcast, you’ll find the stories that tell the tale of our city. These episodes explore neighborhoods, schools, organizations, businesses, and a colorful cast of characters from the past.


It is the mission of <a href="https://robbinsdale.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robbinsdale Historical Society</a> to collect, preserve, and tell the story of Robbinsdale, Minnesota. This podcast will shed light on the history of the streetcar suburb Andrew B. Robbins dreamed up so long ago.
This podcast was created by Pete Richie and Crystal Boyd.&nbsp;
Theme music courtesy of Gabe Barnett and them Rounders.
Many Thanks to CCX Media and Adam Estrem for production help and support.

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