Crow Wing County Historical Society

Crow Wing County Historical Society 320 Laurel St, Brainerd MN
Open Tuesday through Saturday
10 am - 3 pm
Closed major holiday weekends

An envelope from the Commercial Hotel in 1888.It was located on the SW corner of 5th & Laurel Streets in Brainerd.
06/01/2026

An envelope from the Commercial Hotel in 1888.

It was located on the SW corner of 5th & Laurel Streets in Brainerd.

Dr. Frank M. Bell’s Benoist Type XII, No. 30, Tractor biplane on display at the corner of South Sixth and Laurel Streets...
05/30/2026

Dr. Frank M. Bell’s Benoist Type XII, No. 30, Tractor biplane on display at the corner of South Sixth and Laurel Streets in Brainerd in October 1912.
Dr. Bell, who had an international reputation as a military flyer, also delivered a lecture on aviation and his experiences to the pupils of local public schools.

An interior view of a general store. Date and location unknown. Can you spot the bandolier bag?
05/28/2026

An interior view of a general store. Date and location unknown. Can you spot the bandolier bag?

The little Northern Pacific locomotive at Lum Park on June 23, 1977.
05/25/2026

The little Northern Pacific locomotive at Lum Park on June 23, 1977.

A member of the Beyshau family during a Memorial Day picnic at Lum Park in 1940. You can see the dock with a raised deck...
05/23/2026

A member of the Beyshau family during a Memorial Day picnic at Lum Park in 1940. You can see the dock with a raised deck in the background.

Ak-Sar-Ben Rock Garden on Long Lake circa 1930s
05/20/2026

Ak-Sar-Ben Rock Garden on Long Lake circa 1930s

A view in Merrifield, year unknown.
05/18/2026

A view in Merrifield, year unknown.

We don't know who this man is or what exactly he's doing, but it is bike-to-work day so get out there and enjoy the spri...
05/15/2026

We don't know who this man is or what exactly he's doing, but it is bike-to-work day so get out there and enjoy the spring weather. Maybe with a slightly safer and faster wheeled vehicle than this gentleman has...

These three young girls are climbing a tree in late 1800s Brainerd, likely near the Hoffman house which stood at 216 Nor...
05/14/2026

These three young girls are climbing a tree in late 1800s Brainerd, likely near the Hoffman house which stood at 216 North Fifth Street.

A new transportation alternative, as reported in the October 1, 1887 issue of the Brainerd Tribune.
05/11/2026

A new transportation alternative, as reported in the October 1, 1887 issue of the Brainerd Tribune.

Address

320 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN
56401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12188293268

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