History of Janesville 1956-1956

Publication

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

History of Janesville 1956-1956

Entry/Object ID

54.04

Description

Janesville Centennial Booklet. Material: paper, metal. Size: 8 3/4" W. x 11" L. Description: parchment colored heavy, textured stock paper cover stapled to white pages with brown print on cover: "The History of Janesville 1856 - 1956"; cover graphic of a man and woman riding a tandem bicycle and more print: "Janesville Centennial June 24 ~ 25~ 26, 1956"; back cover shows a brown graphic of a city and the words: "Centennial Celebration 100"; contents include a history and black and white photographs of Janesville residents and buildings from early settlers to the current time (1956).

Context

First edition. Prepared by a historical committee to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the city of Janesville, Minnesota. Committee members were: Hilda Hottinger, Chairman; Emil Felske; Zella Fratzke; Gayle Gardner; Ella Jennison; Mrs. Axel Johansen; Mrs. Richard Nolan; Mrs. L.W. Scott; R.D. Trahms; and A.A. Wilson.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Booklet

Class

Documentary Artifact

Category

Communication Artifacts

Publication Details

Author

Janesville Historical Committee

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

June 2, 2004

Update Date

October 16, 2026