This Day In History, June 15, 1883 – supplies and tobacco at the post office. . . . from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History and Images of America: Jamestown.
A. W. Kelley, the Postmaster, will sell entire stock of books,...
June 14, 2022 7:26 pm / no comments
This Day In History, June 10, 1988 – Death of Louie L’Amour – from Wikipedia and the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History
Louis L’Amour dies in California. Born here in Jamestown in 1908.
Louis L’Amour’s...
June 10, 2022 12:12 am / no comments
Spirtwood Lake ND – On June 4, 1894 – Anderson & Arms had completed their new steamer – “The America” – for Spiritwood Lake operation.
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from the 125th Anniversary Calendar...
June 4, 2022 12:02 am / no comments
This Day In History, June 2, 1931 – Air mail comes to Jamestown. . . . from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History.
Jamestown becomes part of air mail system as planes begin to fly Fargo to Bismarck route.
Photo from the Smithsonian...
June 2, 2022 12:58 am / no comments
Jamestown, ND – May 31, 1894: A couple of individuals with a bagpipe and a monkey attract a crowd of children on the streets (of Jamestown) today.
from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History
May 31, 2022 1:02 am / no comments
This Day In History, May 29, 1909 – A Fierce Windstorm or tornado strikes Jamestown. . . . from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History. Photos: “Images of America Jamestown” and Pinterest.
1909...
May 29, 2022 1:46 am / no comments
Louis L’Amour, Author, received the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award on May 26, 1972
The Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider award recognizes present or former North Dakotans who have been influenced by this state in achieving national...
May 26, 2022 1:16 am / no comments
This Day In History, May 25, 1882 – New Brick Making Machine in Jamestown. . . . from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History.
Anton Klaus’s new brick machine arrives in Jamestown and is taken to the brick yard, a mile...
May 25, 2022 1:16 am / no comments
Peggy Lee, Entertainer – Awarded the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider award. It recognizes present or former North Dakotans who have been influenced by this state in achieving national recognition in their fields of endeavor, thereby...
May 23, 2022 1:01 am / no comments
This Day In History, May 20, 1946 – Northern Airway has two flights into Jamestown. . . . from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History.
Northern Airways announce two daily flights into and out of Jamestown
May 20, 2022 1:03 am / no comments