Historical Artwork
Spencer Hospital's First Baby
Founded in 1914, Spencer Hospital officially opened in mid-January 1915. On Jan.19, 1915, Jens and Selma Swanson traveled to the hospital by bobsled where Selma gave birth to baby Esther
Playground Fun
Children line up on a slide for this photograph taken in Sioux Rapids in 1932.
Playtime
This toddler appears delighted to be pulled along in the tiny wagon.
Going For a Ride
Dale and Tod Jones in a horse-drawn buggy. Photo taken in 1906.
Boxing Brothers
Two of the seven Hart brothers, Bernard (left) and Pete (right) demonstrate their boxing skills. This photo is believed to have been taken in the 1930s.
Tom Cornwell
Taken in 1928, this photo has a note on the back "Tom in the little four poster bed of the Lockmans. He is so full of the joy of living all the time. Always a smile for everyone."
The Norman Triplets
Dr. E.E. Munger Sr. delivered Rose, Lily, and Violet Norman, daughters of Mr & Mrs. Jack Norman, on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1903. The girls are believed to be the first triplets born in Spencer
Thresing Days
Photo courtesy of Parker Historical Museum
Spencer Hospital 1935
1935 Building
Bird's Eye View
Spencer, Iowa
North Main Street
Spencer, Iowa
The Women's Shop
Hat Gallery
Adam-Higgins Mansion
Grand Avenue
Spirit Lake Auto Races
Photo Courtesy of Paul Brenner
Clay County Fairgrounds
Photo Courtesy of Paul Brenner
Grand Avenue
Spencer, Iowa - North View
Stub's
Downtown Spencer
Everly Depot
Photo Courtesy of Bob Scharnburg
Spencer Hospital
Photo Courtesy of Gloria Utley
Tertipis Candy Kitchen
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Tertipis & Peter Tertipis
Peter Frydenborg's Blacksmith Shop
Dated 1922
Langdon Elevator
Photo Courtesy of Parker Historical Museum
Harness Shop
Tom Hurt & son Yale Dickens, Iowa - early 1920s
Threshing
Photo Courtesy of Bob Scharnburg
Lincoln Boys Club
Photo Courtesy of Paul Brenner
Spencer Power House
Adjacent to Glen Pedersen Memorial Park
Spencer Milling Co.
Photo Courtesy of Parker Historical Museum
Bridge over Little Sioux River
Photo Courtesy of Leon Rodas
Citizens National Bank
Photo Courtesy of Jean Jackson
Bath House
West Lake Okoboji
Hope Lutheran Church
Everly - Formerly German Lutheran Church
Wharf & Beach at The Inn
Lake Okoboji
Methodist Church Pipe Organ
Photo Courtesy of Parker Historical Museum
Clay County Courthouse
Photo Courtesy of Gloria Utley
Spencer Reporter
After 1906
Floete Lumber Company
Photo Courtesy of Parker Historical Museum
Old John Deere
Photo Courtesy of Bob Scharnburg
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
Photo Courtesy of Paul Brenner
Congregational Church
1893-1854 Third St. & First Ave. E. Later became Hope Reformed - burned May 10th, 1970
Steigleders Meat Market
Photo Courtesy of Parker Historical Museum
Sailing
Lakes Area Antique Postcard
North Boulevard
Spencer
Street Scene
Spirit Lake
Clay County Fair Overhead
Historic US Flag
This United States of America flag which features 48 stars was found in storage in an older section of Spencer Hospital. No doubt the flag was proudly flown over the hospital in earlier years
Spencer Public Library
Photo Courtesy of Paul Brenner
Water Wagon At Fourth & Grand
Photo Courtesy of Parker Historical Musuem
Tangney Hotel
Photo Courtesy of Parker Historical Museum
Grand Avenue at Night
Spencer Times - July 31, 1952
First English Lutheran Church
Photo Courtesy of Paul Brenner
Main Street
Photo Courtesy of Paul Brenner
Spencer High School Champions of Iowa & Minnesota
Photo Courtesy of Paul Brenner