The Village
Built in 1986 to house old printing equipment. The
building represents a 1900s newspaper office
where, as in early days, commercial printing was
also often done.
building represents a 1900s newspaper office
where, as in early days, commercial printing was
also often done.
This school building, District 96, was built in the
southwest quarter of Section 13, Eureka Township in
1902. It replaced a previous schoolhouse that was
originally built in 1892 and struck by lightning.
southwest quarter of Section 13, Eureka Township in
1902. It replaced a previous schoolhouse that was
originally built in 1892 and struck by lightning.
In 1985 a replica of a late 1800 post offce was
constructed on site. The screen-line (boxes and
customer window) was reconstructed just as it was in the
Frontenac Post Office from which it came.
constructed on site. The screen-line (boxes and
customer window) was reconstructed just as it was in the
Frontenac Post Office from which it came.
1900's era farm house that was donated to Dakota City
historical village by the Harris family
historical village by the Harris family
Built in 1861 for a schoolhouse, District No. 14,
originally located in the southwest corner of Section 11,
Vermillion Township. This building is now a Millinery
Shop for Dakota City.
originally located in the southwest corner of Section 11,
Vermillion Township. This building is now a Millinery
Shop for Dakota City.
Built in 1869 and served as the New Trier village hall for
a hundred and ten years. It was located in Hampton
Township, four miles east of Hampton on Highway 50.
a hundred and ten years. It was located in Hampton
Township, four miles east of Hampton on Highway 50.
The Randolph jail was built in 1904. It arrived in Dakota City in
1991. The 14' x 16' x 9 1/2' "lockup" was constructed of 13" thick
bricks with 2 cells inside. The woodwork was covered with tin to
prevent arson.
1991. The 14' x 16' x 9 1/2' "lockup" was constructed of 13" thick
bricks with 2 cells inside. The woodwork was covered with tin to
prevent arson.
| Double Click pictures for more info |
McMenomy House. The late-1800s Victorian
house is currently under reconstruction.
house is currently under reconstruction.
This building was moved from Lakeville (was located on
intersection of Highway 50 and Dodd Boulevard).
Old-time gas pumps are also displayed in front during some
fair events.
intersection of Highway 50 and Dodd Boulevard).
Old-time gas pumps are also displayed in front during some
fair events.
| Dakota City Heritage Village, 4008 220th St. W., Farmington, MN 55024 651-460-8050 info@dakotacity.org |