Minnesota's historical past was defined by its remarkable natural
resources and the exploits of early settlers. From the fur trade and the
founding of Fort Snelling, to harnessing the power of the Mississippi
River as a means to fuel logging and milling industries, pioneering
Minnesotans embraced everything that the sprawling prairies, rich
farmlands, and more than 10,000 lakes offered. Boomtowns and main
streets sprang up and were connected to the thriving metropolises of
Minneapolis and St. Paul through a great labyrinth of rivers, railways,
and roads. From the time photographers first started pointing their
cameras in the direction of Minnesota's land and people, moments of time
in state history began to be captured and preserved.
With a selection of fine historic images from her best-selling book
Historic Photos of Minnesota, Susan Marks provides a valuable and
revealing historical retrospective on the growth and development of the
state. The archival images collected in Remembering Minnesota offer
unique insights into the state's not-so-distant past. Spanning nearly
100 years in more than 100 images, this book documents everyday lives
and significant events in the Minnesota of yesteryear.
