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Ed Shannon
Recent stories
- Mementos of a forgotten community
November 7, 2009 - Peek at the Past
November 6, 2009 - City, county issue permits
November 5, 2009 - Peek at the Past
November 5, 2009 - Peek at the Past
November 4, 2009 - Peek at the Past
November 2, 2009 - An illuminating look at the local museum’s lamp collection
October 31, 2009 - Peek at the Past
October 30, 2009 - Peek at the Past
October 29, 2009 - Peek at the Past
October 28, 2009 - See full list of stories by Ed Shannon...
Recent photos
November 2, 2009
There’s a fast way to see three of the four seasons on street signs in Albert Lea. First, go north on Summer Avenue toward Lakeview Elementary School. Then turn left at Autumn Street and go just one long block west to either go left or right on Winter Avenue. Unfortunately, there isn’t a Spring Street in this part of Albert Lea to make the fourth season.
November 2, 2009
There’s a fast way to see three of the four seasons on street signs in Albert Lea. First, go north on Summer Avenue toward Lakeview Elementary School. Then turn left at Autumn Street and go just one long block west to either go left or right on Winter Avenue. Unfortunately, there isn’t a Spring Street in this part of Albert Lea to make the fourth season.
October 29, 2009
One of the most unusual lights in the museum’s displays is this one which looks like an old kerosene lamp. However, despite its fake fuel tank, glass chimney and knob on the right to control the wick, it’s actually an electric lamp. The knob on the right is the on and off switch. In a significant way, this American made Aladdin lamp serves as a reminder of the past.
October 29, 2009
What’s certainly a colorful table lamp in one of the museum’s displays is this glass globe featuring a rose, at near left. On the wall is a framed painting of Ruble’s Mill and the original dam that created Fountain Lake over 150 years ago.
October 29, 2009
Another Tiffany-style light with a fancy shade and beaded fringe is located just in front of the office of the Freeborn County Historical Museum, 1031 N. Bridge Ave.
