150 Years Ago: From the June 24, 1875 Shakopee Argus
Brown the Photographer is erecting a building at the corner of 2d and Holmes street, and will soon furnish the Shakopeeans with Ice Cream and Confectioneries.
125 Years Ago: From the June 21, 1900 Scott County Argus
The office and lobby, and the parlors at the rear, in the First National Bank have been brightened by new paper upon the walls and ceiling. The designs are artistic, and the workmanship of Peter Paul is made to show to good advantage in the fine effects produced.
125 Years Ago: From the June 22, 1900 Shakopee Tribune
John M. Velz will shortly move his tonsorial parlors into the Schwartz building recently purchased by Fred Scherkenbach.
100 Years Ago: From the June 26, 1925 Shakopee Argus
A big improvement to the city Is now in progress in the boulevarding of Holmes street from Second to Fifth streets, on both sides of the street. At suggestion by E. J. Huber, property owners along the street were interested, presented a petition to the council to have the work done, and are paying for it. The curbing is being put in by Joseph Fischer and crew under the supervision of the street committee of the city council. The work will be finished in a short time and will greatly enhance the appearance of the street. It may even prove an example that other property holders throughout the city will admire and be inspired to follow.
100 Years Ago: From the June 25, 1925 Shakopee Tribune
Shakopee Now Has New Five Piece Orchestra
Four of Shakopee’s young musicians have organized a new orchestra and during the past week have been practising together with Harland Anderson, Minneapolis banjo player, and the fifth member of the orchestra. The local members and the instruments they play are as follows: Miss Agnes DeVenney, piano; Howard Dellwo, violin; Math Majerus, saxaphone and Boyd Bowdish, drums.
75 Years Ago: From the June 22, 1950 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Remodeling of Garage Started
First step in the remodeling of the front of the Miklethun Motors building on First street here has been completed with the razing of the old brick face.
The new front will include a 10×12 foot overhead garage door, large display window and business door. Concrete block and brick veneer will constitute the structural material.
Remodeling plans also provide for the building of a show room and office it was learned.
75 Years Ago: From the June 22, 1950 Shakopee Valley News
St. John’s Church To Observe Double Anniversary Sunday
St. John’s Lutheran church will celebrate a double anniversary Sunday as members of the pioneer Shakopee church observe the ninetieth anniversary of the founding of the congregation and the sixtieth anniversary of the dedication of the present church…
50 Years Ago: From the June 25, 1975 Shakopee Valley News
Lionelles aid Lions project
Shakopee Lionelles were organized in September, 1972, to serve as an assisting arm of the Shakopee Lions Club. Lionelle president his year is Mrs. James Frady.
Last year, Lionelles raised money for a water fountain at Lions Park, which is yet to be installed. This year, projects will be conducted to raise money for playground equipment.
25 Years Ago: From the June 22, 2000 Shakopee Valley News
ADC adding buildings, workers here
Fueled by growing interest in Internet access and a robust economy, ADC Telecommunications is growing at a head-swirling rate, especially here in Shakopee.
Along with a new $78 million facility planned for Valley Park Drive, Highway 169 and County Road 101, ADC is increasing its investment in Shakopee by nearly 1 million square feet of building space and will add approximately 1,500 new and relocated jobs to the city.
The company recently announced the lease of a 162,000-square-foot distribution center in Valley Green Business Park in eastern Shakopee. ADC also recently completed terms on a lease of the 286,000-square-foot building that formerly housed Tsumura International, a Japanese-based fragrance company.
The new leases are in addition to the 490,000-square-foot building that ADC will build with the help of $1.3 million in tax abatements over six years from the city of Shakopee and Scott County…
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