Firefighters Hall and Museum

Members Larry Grace and John Olson recently visited a firefighters museum that many people probably don’t realize is right in Northeast Minneapolis.  It is called the Bill and Bonnie Daniels Firefighters Hall and Museum and it’s located at 664 22nd Ave NE, about midway between University and Central Avenues. 

The Drive In

There aren’t many old-time drive-ins left in the twin cities.  Last year the king of them all, Porkys in St. Paul, was closed for business.  But the Minnetonka drive-in lives on and still open for business during the warmer months.  It still features in-car ordering and car hops to deliver the goods. Last weekend I…

Aviation History

Stinson L-5 Sentinel The USA light aircraft L-5 Sentinel began life as the pre-war Stinson Model 105. The model 105 was nicknamed Voyager, built by the Stinson division of Consolidated Vultee. When World War II broke out, the Voyager was redesigned and then entered into service as a liaison aircraft. It also flew in the…

Delano Minnesota

Delano is a small and scenic city West of downtown Minneapolis situated on the Crow River.  A few of our members decided to shoot there last month and we came away with some great memories.  In particular, there is a local coffee shop that features Saturday morning jam sessions that any musician can join, a…

The Vintage Life Project by John Olson

Member John Olson is currently working on his “Vintage Life” project that represent scenes of historical significance.  His images mix current digital technology with the feel of antique imagery.  The two images below were taken in Rollag, Minnesota over the last labor day weekend during the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers reunion. The site for the…