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Volunteer Spotlight - Jill Metzger
Jill is a Chaska native, as was her mother. Her father was one of nine children from Victoria. Jill has a sister two years older ....
Chaska Historical Society
Aug 16, 2023
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20 Years in the Brinkhaus Livery Stable
The 1890 Brinkhaus Livery Stable was a strong possibility for a new, shared home for the historical society and the Chamber of Commerce.
Chaska Historical Society
Apr 18, 2023
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Gehl's Meat Market
Gehl's Market was founded by Charles Gehl in the late 1880s. Turkeys were their specialty, but the family farm in San Francisco Township su
Chaska Historical Society
May 16, 2022
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Deuhs-Baxter Building
The Deuhs-Baxter building is a combination of two structures with replicated old fronts.
Chaska Historical Society
May 16, 2022
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2nd Street Exhibit Introduction
Driving down Second Street in Chaska, you may feel like you are in another time. In sight will be brick buildings, some over 160 years old!
Chaska Historical Society
May 16, 2022
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Digging For "Treasure"
Privy excavation yields rich history of glassware and crockery.
Chaska Historical Society
Feb 15, 2022
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Volunteer Spotlight - Barb VanEyll
Barb VanEyll is originally from Cologne where she lived with her family on main street.
Chaska Historical Society
Feb 15, 2022
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Artifact - St. John's Coin Tray
Chaska History Center artifact - cast iron coin tray patented in 1890.
Chaska Historical Society
Feb 15, 2022
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Volunteer Spotlight - Jeanette McGillicuddy
Jeanette's path of excellence took her from Minnesota, to South Dakota, New Hampshire, to Mississippi, Massachusetts, and back to St Paul.
Chaska Historical Society
Nov 16, 2021
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A Civil War Artifact
The sword belonged to James B. Heth, Jr., born in Buffalo, NY, 10 Feb. 1841. He died in Shakopee, MN on April 16, 1893.
Chaska Historical Society
Nov 16, 2021
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Treasured Artifact: Sand Art
One of the more treasured artifacts at the Chaska History Center is this rare piece of sand art. It was a gift to Magdalena Faber at her...
Chaska Historical Society
Aug 22, 2021
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Supporter Profile: City of Chaska
City of Chaska supports the Chaska History Center.
Chaska Historical Society
May 24, 2021
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Our Archiving Process
There is a detailed process that must be followed to ensure a proper storage of items and an easy retrieval for those searching for Chaska’s
Chaska Historical Society
Feb 12, 2021
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Member Profile - Marcia Mittelsted Maguire
One of the Chaska Historical Society’s long-time members and supporters is Marcia Mittelsted Maguire, of St. Simon’s Island, Georgia. Thoug
Chaska Historical Society
Feb 12, 2021
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Chaska Historical Society Supporter: Chaska Herald Editor, Mark Olson
Mark Olson is a Regional Editor for Southwest News Media - publishing the Chaska Herald and Chanhassen Villager.
Chaska Historical Society
Nov 13, 2020
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Volunteer Spotlight - Sunnie Deis
Sunnie Deis is a 16 year volunteer and former board member of the Chaska History Center.
Chaska Historical Society
Nov 13, 2020
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Why Chaska? - Steve Mueller
Steve Mueller focuses on “Why Jonathan in Chaska?” - he is uniquely qualified to distill over 50 years of history.
Chaska Historical Society
Aug 13, 2020
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Volunteer Spotlight - Yvonne Welter
Yvonne Welter, our head artifact archiver, is a member of the Accessions Committee and a valued board member.
Chaska Historical Society
Aug 13, 2020
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Volunteer Opportunities at the Chaska History Center
Scanning, digitizing and indexing historical documents and images are some of the important tasks engaging our volunteers.
Chaska Historical Society
Aug 13, 2020
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Exhibits – 40 Years of Chaska’s Own Museum
Bringing Chaska’s history to life by creating a major exhibit at the Chaska Historical Center is a monstrous effort.
Chaska Historical Society
Jan 20, 2020
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