Lake City Historical Society

Lake City Historical Society meets May 28

May 23, 2019

The next meeting of the Lake City Historical Society is scheduled for Tuesday, May 28, at 2 p.m. in the second floor conference room of the Lake City City Hall. Everyone is invited to come to the meeting to discuss and work on projects like Lake City’s Sesquintennial celebration in 2022 and the...

Schmauss made life member of Lake City Historical Society

May 15, 2019

Dori Schmauss (left) showing off her honorary life time membership certificate in the Lake City Historical Society. The certificate was presented by Dave Dueholm, treasurer of the Lake City Historical Society.

Airport and its pilots remembered

May 1, 2019

About 50 people gathered in the ballroom at City Hall in Lake City April 25 to see and hear about a time when the Lake City Airport and others like it were an important part of the nation’s air infrastructure. The event was a grand opening for the Lake City Historical Society’s exhibit about the...

Lake City Airport display grand opening is April 25

Apr 17, 2019

The Grand Opening of the Lake City Airport Display will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the Lake City Historical Society Museum located in the second floor ballroom of the Lake City City Hall, 205 W. Center Street. The public is invited to view aviation photos and artifacts, share...

Donation gives lift to coming Lake City Airport exhibit

Mar 6, 2019

A planned exhibit on the history of the Lake City Airport will include photos from the family of a prominent user of the airport, Lake City business owner John Lowrie. Lowrie owned the The Terrace Supper Club in Lake City. The photos show Lowrie with family, friends, associates and, of course,...

Bell tolls for MLK Day

Jan 24, 2019

Andrew Eggenberger rings the Lake City City Hall bell on Jan. 21 in celebration of Martin Luther King Day. Eggenberger is editor of the Graphic newspaper. The ringing of the historic City Hall bell on special occasions is sponsored by the Lake City Historical Society.

Historical society seeks  help for airport display

Dec 27, 2018

The Lake City Historical Society is requesting assistance with a new display. They would like to temporarily borrow model airplanes circa 1930-40’s for a locked display case that will highlight the history of the Lake City/Frontenac airport. People can contact Don Schwartz at 612-889-0942. Above is...

Mini-museums punctuate Lake City

Dec 27, 2018

Museums in Lake City? Yes there are. That’s the message the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) is trying to spread in a recent press release. “Residents and visitors will often inquire about the presence of museums in our community. The Lake City Historical Society’s mission is to educate folks...

Historical Society ornaments for sale

Nov 29, 2018

The Lake City Historical Society will have three holiday ornaments for sale this holiday season, including the “Birthplace of Waterskiing” ornament pictured above. Ornaments will be available for $15 each or two for $25 at Lakeside Antiques, the Antique Shopper, and the Lake Pepin Pearl Button Co....

Hill receives honorary lifetime membership

Oct 31, 2018

The Lake City Historical Society honored member Gayle Hill (left) with an honorary lifetime membership. Presenting the award is president Constance Anderson. He has been active in supporting historical initiatives within Lake City and the county as a member of Wabasha County Historical Society....

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