Here is another picture I had scanned from Mom's collection. Arnold and Norris talked about, in their writings, the addition of another homestead shack to the original house. I believe you may be able to see that same door in the peak of the main house. I'm not sure who is all in the picture.I do appreciate this site. I take a peek at it about every time I sit at the computer. So I will continue to contribute when I can. I hope everyone is staying warm. At least this winter (in ND) is a little closer to a winter we were used to growing up, just not much snow. It is supposed to be back up to the 30's late next week. Take care!
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Lynn - nice pictures.
I can see four kids. Is the one standing on the steps (or something) a girl?
And thanks for the Divide County Courthouse picture. I remember gazing up at the murals as a wee lad. And as I recall, they were painted during the depression?
Here in SLC we have broken out of the cold weather and have been getting up into the upper '50s. Much more pleasant that what we've had the previous month or two.
Now how was it as a wee lad you got to go there David? I bet anything you would accompany Dad on things and I never got to go as I do not remember it at all!!! Oh bummer!
I believe it is a girl on the steps. If the Hagen kids, the oldest are Arnold, Norris, Bernice and Roy, right? I have always been curious about where the first house was located compared to the house that you grew up in.
The kids have been doing well in Crosby, they are kept busy here. The winter is busy with hockey and during the summer they spend most days at the pool. But Lea is working now so that will be cutting back on her lazy summer days.
Dad told me that the first house was south and just a wee tad east of where our old house was. I'm not quite sure of where it was in relationship to where Clark's house is now, but probably about a third of the way between our old house and the granary - just about where there a power pole was located (assuming it is still there).
Lynn, What is the population of Crosby now and also, I had read in the New York Times last summer I think it was that Crosby had been giving land or something to people who wanted to come and settle there and start businesses. At the time they interviewed someone from California and one from Manhatten I believe and they liked it very much. Said the kids could play safely outside after dark and they were amazed....are more people coming to take advantage of this?
Hi Janie! The population of Crosby is probably between 1000 to 1200, I'm not sure. I don't know that the deal has actually brought anyone here, but it did draw 100's of inquiries. It must have been the "small print".
We do get new people moving in every so often. There are the retired people who find out about the lower cost of living and homes. Then they may attract their friends or family that decide they like it too. There are a few locals that move back home when their children are school age. There are some that look for a lower cost area to grow their business. Lately there are even a few young couples that are staying and having their families here. I think there are plenty that would like to live here but a lack of decent homes and good jobs keeps that from happening. But then there are the bird hunters. If we could count them we wouldn't look near as bad :-)!
I think the people in the picture may be as follows: Grandma is in the white dress, Mrs. Larson and Tom Larson on the left, Grandpa Hagen on the far right and the kids must be Arnold, Norris and Bernice. The other couple must be visiting either from MN or somewhere since they are dressed up. It seems like in a lot of the old time pictures, dad would say, "These are the Grethseths, Petersons, or Hellands. They were close neighbors that seemed to visit often. Arnold drew a map of the lay out of the farmstead in his memoirs. Looking at the picture of the house, the front door seems to be facing east. I recognize the hill behind as the hill between Clarks and our farm.
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