The Old Home
2009-03-19
This is the home that my friend’s father grew up in. The original homestead is in Springvale Township just north of Cambridge MN. The home was built in the 1870s by his great grandparents. While his uncle still lives on the original homestead the original house has since been donated to the Isanti County Historical Society and now sits on the Isanti County Fairgrounds. 1870’s Pioneer Home Museum
Since I live near Isanti County I visit the fairgrounds on many occasions throughout the year. I look forward to watching what they do with this house and taking pictures of the progress to share with everyone.
I love history, and think it is so important to help us recognize how we got to where we are. It must be so cool to see the place where someone you’ve been close to’s father grew up and try to imagine what things were like then…
What an amazing piece of history! Glad it was donated and preserved!
Its great to read these stories - and very important to keep a part of the past present for the future I think! I’m pleased it has been preserved.
Thanks guys. This is kind of an old picture (from a few summers ago) and I’m really looking forward to seeing the place this summer. In fact, I’m not sure if I can wait until summer and depending on weather might stop by this weekend to get some updated pictures.