4.18.73
Token, Store
1938 Approximate
Allen Broberg Token. Restaurant, Janesville, MN. Material: metal. Size: 7/8" diameter. Description: gold metal disk; plain border; relief print on one side: "Allen Broberg, Janesville, Minn."; print on reverse side: "Good For 5 cent In Trade."
All artifacts were found in the home of John Schmidt of Janesville, MN. John is a great uncle to the donor. Emil Felske was a family friend. John's father was George Schmidt. George was part of the Janesville Fire Department and owned a clothing store with Werdin. George also sold insurance. Janesville business: Allen Broberg Restaurant. Note with coin states that Allen Broberg's restaurant was in business from 1938-1942.