150 Years Ago: From the July 20, 1876 Shakopee Argus
United States Hotel, Shakopee
This new hotel is located near the Depot, contains spacious rooms which are furnished in a style becoming a first-class house; first-class board at reasonable prices; good well water on the premises. A large barn has recently been completed. Farmers and travelers will be furnished with as good accommodations as can be offered by any hotel in the State. Aug. Logefeil, Proprietor.
125 Years Ago: From the July 18, 1901 Scott County Argus
A deal was consummated this week by which Herman Schroeder became the owner of E. J. Gellenbeck’s hardware store and stock. The store opened up today under the new management and will be in charge of Henry C. Schroeder.
125 Years Ago: From the July 19, 1901 Shakopee Tribune
This week Frank Buch and a crew of workingmen commenced tearing down the Strait block on First and Holmes streets, one of the old landmarks of Shakopee. The building was erected in 1857, and has weathered storms without and vicissitudes within, with a long line of tenants crossing its thresholds with the passing years, until its era of history making has been declared and over, it goes the way of all earth, just as have many of its early proprietors and occupants. The corner lot on which the building stands is a valuable one, and its purchase and a new modern structure built upon it are among the possibilities of the near future.
100 Years Ago: From the July 22, 1926 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Math Scherer’s team caused considerable excitement Saturday morning by a wild dash down Lewis street and across the bridge toward Chaska. Several automobiles gave chase and the team was stopped before any harm resulted from the runaway.
75 Years Ago: From the July 19, 1951 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
NPA Puts OK On $21,000 Service Station Job Here
Authority to build a service station at Atwood and West 1st street here has been granted to the Socony-Vacuum Oil Co., Inc., the U.S. Department of Commerce announced in a bulletin released this week…
75 Years Ago: From the July 19, 1951 Shakopee Valley News
Church Coin Box Rifled Monday
Thieves rifled the coin box on a vigil light stand at St. Mark’s church sometime during the day Monday. An estimated $8.00 to $10,00 in coins were pilfered. Both the sheriff’s office and the local police department are keeping a close watch on the churches in the chance that the thieves may return.
50 Years Ago: From the July 21, 1976 Shakopee Valley News
Population is adjusted
Population estimates supplied by the Metropolitan Council have been revised for Shakopee, according to acting city administrator Fred Christiansen. The announcement was made Monday.
Estimated population for Shakopee, according to the Metropolitan Council, was 9666 in 1975 and 9738 for 1976. Both figures represent the population of the community as of April 1.
Shakopee’s revised population figure is 10,065, an adjustment of 327 persons. The figures will now be sent to the State Department of Revenue.
25 Years Ago: From the July 19, 2001 Shakopee Valley News
City park near O’Dowd?
It sounds appealing but it could come at a cost
Should the city of Shakopee purchase the last available large tract of lakeshore property for possible use as parkland even if it means delaying some significant park projects elsewhere in the city? That’s a question the council faces as it ponders the purchase of land on Lake O’Dowd.
Last week, the council voted unanimously in favor of an appraisal on 43.45 acres immediately south of Weinandt Acres with road access off County Road 17…
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