Cans of SPAM with Hawaiian-themed packaging

Cans of SPAM with Hawaiian-themed packaging at the SPAM Museum in Austin, Minnesota. Photograph by Mary Laine, 2017.

Canteen at a tourist camp

Canteen at a tourist camp, ca. 1925.

Photograph of Canton Railroad and Depot

Canton Railroad and Depot

Canton Railroad and Depot, 1910. Canton, five miles south of Henrytown, was chosen as the stop along a new railroad line in 1879, which was an economic blow to Henrytown. Used with the permission of Amy Jo Hahn.

Black and white photograph of the Capitol approach, with Wabasha Street on the left, Cedar Street on the right, showing the site of the second state capitol as a parking lot, 1954.

Capitol approach

Capitol approach, with Wabasha Street on the left, Cedar Street on the right, showing the site of the second state capitol as a parking lot, 1954.

Capitol basement and foundation construction

Capitol basement and foundation construction

Early stage of work on Capitol basement and foundation. No description on print except: “#7, July 1, 1896.” Photograph album, May 1896–November 1905 (+Reserve 47, Box 1). Minnesota Board of State Capitol Commissioners records, 1892–1914.

Capitol builders’ memorial plaque

Capitol builders’ memorial plaque

Capitol builders’ memorial plaque, 2017. Photograph by Randy Croce.
© Randy Croce

Capitol dome interior during construction

Capitol dome interior during construction

Original description in album: “No. 104, South East Dome Foundation Pier, Minnesota State Capitol, May 1, 1900.” Note the unsafe ladder with its bottom rung propped up across a beam, without any rope or clamps to hold it in place. Photograph album, May 1896–November 1905 (+Reserve 47, Box 1). Minnesota Board of State Capitol Commissioners records, 1892–1914.

Black and white engraving of the first capitol building

Capitol, St. Paul

The first Minnesota Capitol, 1853-1872.

Caporales

Caporales

Dancers of Mi Perú-Minnesota perform Caporales, an Afro-Andean dance from the mountain regions of Peru and Bolivia. Ca. 2018 or 2019. Photo used with the permission of Mi Perú-Minnesota.

Caporales dancers on the Festival of Nations’ World Stage

Caporales dancers on the Festival of Nations’ World Stage

Mi Perú-Minnesota performs at the International Institute of Minnesota’s 2019 Festival of Nations, held at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. Dancers move elegantly and rhythmically across the stage as they use twisting motions to twirl their skirts. Photo used with the permission of Mi Perú-Minnesota.

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