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This Day in History – September 1, 1935
This Day In History – September 1, 1935 – First local air show. Sponsored by the Jamestown Junior Chamber of Commerce. 800 people in attendance. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
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This Day In History – August 29, 1912
This Day In History – August 29, 1912 – Midland Continental Railroad incorporated for building a railroad from Winnipeg to Corpus Christi, Texas. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History *** From KFYR...
This Day In History – August 28, 1936
This Day In History – August 28, 1936 – President Franklin Roosevelt in Jamestown. Thousands at the Northern Pacific depot to greet the President. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History *** * * * PDF of...
This Day In History – August 27, 1901
On This Day In History – August 27, 1901: The Anton Klaus flour mill (Russell Miller Milling Company) was struck by lighting and destroyed in early morning fire. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History...
This Day In History – August 22, 1905
This Day In History – August 22, 1905 – Father Edward Geraghty was installed as pastor of St James Catholic Church. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History *** From Wikipedia: By the early 20th century it...
This Day In History – August 8, 1883
This Day In History August 8, 1883 “The Stutsman County Courthouse opened with a dedication ball. Opening a remarkable event” *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History *** . The Historic 1883 Stutsman...
This Day in History – August 2, 1939
On This Day In History – August 2, 1939: Cole Brothers Circus arrives in Jamestown *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History. Photo & story Below from World Digital Library*** Cole Brothers Circus arrives in Jamestown...
This Day in History – July 29, 1884
This Day In History, July 29, 1884 – Cornerstone of Episcopal Church placed. . . . from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History. Photo: State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Cornerstone of the Episcopal...
This Day in History – July 27, 1896
This Day In History, July 27, 1896 – NP railroad to double the capacity of the roundhouse. . . . from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History. Photos: John Brownson Work starts to doulbel the capcity of the...
This Day in History – July 26, 1917
This Day In History, July 26, 1917 – NP Station opens, from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History. Photo: NDSU Institute for Regional Studies. The New Northern Pacific Railroad station opens this evening, with dedication...
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