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St. Cloud Humane Society Was Formed – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
August 27, 2011 The two women who helped form the Humane Society were Mrs. Nora T. Gause and Mrs. Cora A. Meiser, and they were organizers of Humane Societies around the country. They came into town on August 24th, and gathered with a group of St. Cloud citizens at the Grand Central Hotel to discuss forming a Humane Society.
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Pet Patrol: Sadie the Black Lab, Kat and Kitty are All Ready for a New Home
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The College Of St. Benedict Began – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
August 25, 2011 When the sisters arrived in St. Joseph they began to plan a college that girls could attend to become teachers. By 1905, the plans were finalized and the development phase began, and the first of the buildings on campus were contracted for in 1911. Then in 1913, the college opened its doors for the first time with a small but dedicated staff.
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Pet Patrol: Callie is Looking for New Home Where She Can Be Independent
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Jefferson Highway Officials Visit St. Cloud – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
July 25, 2011 Officials of the Jefferson Highway Association arrive in St. Cloud. The officials were greeted by a large number of cars lined along Third Avenue South to welcome them. Official Car No. 1 of the Jefferson Highway Relay Sociability tour turned the corner at Seventh Street at 1:49 scheduled time.
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Clemens Gardens Named – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
July 20, 2011 When a plot of land came up for sale across the street from the home of Bill and Virginia Clemens, they purchased and donated the land to the City of St. Cloud Park Department. July 20, 1989 is the date of the approved motion for the rose garden to be name for Virginia Clemens, its muse.
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St. Cloud’s Middle Town Started – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
July 19, 2011 John L. Wilson, the “Father of St. Cloud”, purchased a section of land in central Minnesota for $100. This is where Middle Town (St. Cloud) would develop. The first town-site location at St. Cloud, covering what came to be known as “Middle Town,” now the business center of the city, was purchased on July 19, 1853 by John L. Wilson.
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St. Cloud’s Zapp Bank Was Incorporated – On ‘This Date In Central Minnesota History’
July 1, 2011
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