Pillsbury Hall and Shops, University of Minnesota

Price: $14.95
  

Stock #: 791333
Type: Postcard
Era: Undivided Back
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota (MN)
County: Hennepin
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
Postmark: 1907 Nov-3
PM City: Minneapolis
PM State: MN
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

Additional Details:
Pillsbury Hall was erected through the generosity of John S. Pillsbury, who was State Senator from 1864 to 1876, and Governor from 1876 to 1882. By a special act of the Legislature in 1895, Mr. Pillsbury was made regent for life. The Machine and Forge Shop contains tools, gauges, stationary and portable forges and all equipments used in blacksmithing. The Shop for patternmaking and general wood-work contains benches with vises and tools, sawing machines, etc. and all hand tools used in carpentry and pattern-making.

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