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Ames-Florida-Stork House, Rockford

The Ames-Florida-Stork House was completed in 1861 on the banks of the Crow River in Rockford, Minnesota, and was listed on the National Historic Register in 1979. In 1986 the house was sold to the City of Rockford, and the Rockford Area Historical Society was organized to manage the house as a museum. The historical society also runs historical programs, hosts on-site events, and preserves related archives.

Main building, Beltrami County Poor Farm

Beltrami County Poor Farm main building, showing some of the residents on the front porch, ca. 1929–1930. Photo donated by Clara Gratzek, a former cook at the farm. From the Beltrami County Poor Farm records (State Archives, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul).

Main building and barn, Beltrami County Poor Farm

View of the Beltrami County Poor Farm showing the main building (right) and barn (left), February 2, 1928. Men's quarters were on the right side of the main building and women's on the left, with hired help living upstairs. The dining room and kitchen were in the middle section. Photo donated by Clara Gratzek, a former cook at the farm. From the Beltrami County Poor Farm records (State Archives, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul).

Barn, Beltrami County Poor Farm

The barn at the Beltrami County Poor Farm, ca. 1920s. From the Beltrami County Poor Farm records (State Archives, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul).

Pest House, Beltrami County Poor Farm

The Pest House at the Beltrami County Poor Farm, ca. 1920s. From the Beltrami County Poor Farm records (State Archives, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul).

Building A, Beltrami County Poor Farm

Building A at the Beltrami County Poor Farm, ca. 1920s. From the Beltrami County Poor Farm records (State Archives, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul).

Map of layout of Beltrami County Poor Farm

Sanborn fire insurance map of the layout of the Beltrami County Poor Farm, 1914. Copied from an original map in the Library of Congress (certification #1369-45B0-9B70, Map Division, July 29, [19]55). Copy held in the Beltrami County Poor Farm records (State Archives, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul).