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Ox train in Wayzata 1880s: This photograph of an oxen trail was taken where Rice and Broadway currently intersect. Below, sitting on the North side of the railroad tracks is the small building which was Wayzata's first train depot. Ox-drawn carts would bring furs and other goods to the railroad which ran from Wayzata to Minneapolis. Years later the tracks were extended to Willmar and beyond.

Carriage painter Herbert Westlake Boomhower. His shop was located on Lake Street between Barry and Broadway. 1880s

Gleason house in Wayzata 1870s: Gleason House - Walker Avenue & Lake Street -- H. L. Gleason bought this summer boarding house, added rooms and was able to accommodate 30 guests at his summer resort. Just in time for the "glory years" of Lake Minnetonka and the trains bringing visitors to the area.

The Village Hall was built in 1904, two years prior to the Train Station across Lake Street, and was often described as "one of the prettiest structures in the state." As seen in the photo, it had a classic portico and Gothic pillars. Village offices, the post office, library, city hall, and fire department were all housed in this facility. The handsome structure burned to the ground in 1955. Fire Equipment, Cbc, Portico, Fire Department, City Hall, Post Office

The Village Hall was built in 1904, two years prior to the Train Station across Lake Street, and was often described as "one of the prettiest structures in the state." As seen in the photo, it had a classic portico and Gothic pillars. Village offices, the post office, library, city hall, and fire department were all housed in this facility. The handsome structure burned to the ground in 1955.

The Wayzata Depot was built by James J. Hill - "the Empire Builder" - in 1906. Featuring an indoor lavatory, steam heat, electric lighting, and a chilled-water fountain, it was "the handsomest and best-built structure of its kind in the entire Great Northern Railway system." Great Northern Railroad, Water Fountain, Genealogy

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The Wayzata Depot was built by James J. Hill - "the Empire Builder" - in 1906. Featuring an indoor lavatory, steam heat, electric lighting, and a chilled-water fountain, it was "the handsomest and best-built structure of its kind in the entire Great Northern Railway system."

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Lake Street Paving 1910s; Wayzata

The Batson Brothers Shell Station was located at Batson Corner (the south-east corner of Central Ave. and Superior Ave.) where Heritage Park is now located. Pictured are the three sons of Sam Batson - John, Tom and Phil. Sam was a realtor, and the Batson boys ran the station. They sold eggs and other produce from the Batson family farm located behind the station. Old Gas Pumps, Vintage Gas Pumps, Filling Station, Shell Station, Gas Delivery, Car Memorabilia, Old Gas Stations, Oil Company, Old Buildings

The Batson Brothers Shell Station was located at Batson Corner (the south-east corner of Central Ave. and Superior Ave.) where Heritage Park is now located. Pictured are the three sons of Sam Batson - John, Tom and Phil. Sam was a realtor, and the Batson boys ran the station. They sold eggs and other produce from the Batson family farm located behind the station.

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Drug Store on Lake St. in Wayzata 1930s

Sam Rettinger built this building for his son, Mel. Rettinger Motor Company was the exclusive location to buy Ford tractors and Model T's. The building's architecture was Tudor Revival with a stucco and brick finish. It burned in 1949 (or was it 1952!) To the right on Lake St. and Manitoba is the Wayzata City Hall with the Day Kallstad Building in the background, which today is owned by Chuck Schoen.