Red Thresher House, Groskreutz Farm, Vivian Township. 6" x 4" color photograph of the thresher house on the Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County; built in 1890s, the smaller building on the right.

Red Corn Crib, Groskreutz Farm, Vivian Township. 6" x 4" color photograph of the corn crib on the Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County; built in the 1930s.

White Original Farm House, Groskreutz Farm, Vivian Township. 6" x 4" color photograph of the original farm house on the Russell Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County; built in 1895.

Red Granary, Wood Shed, Groskreutz Farm, Vivian Township. 6" x 4" color photograph of the original granary, now a wood shed on the Russell Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County; built in 1870s.

Livestock, Groskreutz Farm, Vivian Township. 6" x 4" color photograph of the livestock on the Russell Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County.

Red Pig and Sheep Barn, Groskreutz Farm, Vivian Township. 6" x 4" color photograph of the pig and sheep barn on the Russell Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County, built in the 1890s.

Red Duck House, Groskreutz Farm, Vivian Township. 6" x 4" color photograph of the duck house on the Russell Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County, built in the 1890s.

Red Granary, Groskreutz Farm, Vivian Township. 6" x 4" color photograph of the granary on the Russell Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County.

Red Barn, Groskreutz Farm, Vivian Township. 6" x 4" color photograph of the barn on the Russell Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County; special features are the fieldstone foundation and the two wooden cupolas on the roof; built in 1905.

Red Barn, Groskreutz Farm, Vivian Township. 4" x 6" color photograph of the barn on the Russell Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County; special features are the fieldstone foundation and the two wooden cupolas on the roof; built in 1905; a closer view.

Red Groskreutz Barn, Vivian Township. 6" x 4" color photograph of the barn on the Russell Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County; special features are the fieldstone foundation and the two wooden cupolas on the roof; built in 1905; a closer view.

Red Groskreutz Barn, Vivian Township. 4" x 6" color photograph of the barn on the Russell Groskreutz farm in Vivian Township, Waseca County; special features are the fieldstone foundation and the two wooden cupolas on the roof; built in 1905; a closer view showing the silo which was built in the 1940s or 1950s.

Rudolph Family Barn. 6" x 4" color digital photograph of the 1920s second barn constructed on the Rudolph family farm in Otisco Township, Waseca County; built between 1922 and 1925; wings on the south and east sides were added in the 1930s; this farm was settled by the donor's great-grandfather, Carl Rudolph in 1882, then descended to his son, Karl A. J. Rudolph; then to his son, Clarence Rudolph; then to daughters Janet Rudolph and Arlene Rudolph Nelson.

Rudolph Family Barn. 6" x 4" color digital photograph of the 1920s second barn constructed on the Rudolph family farm in Otisco Township, Waseca County, another view; built between 1922 and 1925; wings on the south and east sides were added in the 1930s; this farm was settled by the donor's great-grandfather, Carl Rudolph in 1882, then descended to his son, Karl A. J. Rudolph; then to his son, Clarence Rudolph; then to daughters Janet Rudolph and Arlene Rudolph Nelson.

Rudolph Family Barn. 6" x 4" color digital photograph of the 1920s second barn constructed on the Rudolph family farm in Otisco Township, Waseca County, another view; built between 1922 and 1925; wings on the south and east sides were added in the 1930s; this farm was settled by the donor's great-grandfather, Carl Rudolph in 1882, then descended to his son, Karl A. J. Rudolph; then to his son, Clarence Rudolph; then to daughters Janet Rudolph and Arlene Rudolph Nelson.

Rudolph Barn. 6" x 4" color digital photograph of the Rudolph barn built circa 1890 by the donor's great-grandfather, Carl Rudolph; located in Otisco Township; gable roof construction; this barn was slightly damaged during the tornado in 1902 which destroyed the Bishman barn (1/2 mile north of the Rudolph barn).

Rudolph Barn. 6" x 4" color digital photograph of the Rudolph barn built circa 1890 by the donor's great-grandfather, Carl Rudolph; located in Otisco Township; gable roof construction; this barn was slightly damaged during the tornado in 1902 which destroyed the Bishman barn (1/2 mile north of the Rudolph barn).

Rudolph Barn. 6" x 4" color digital photograph of the Rudolph barn built circa 1890 by the donor's great-grandfather, Carl Rudolph; located in Otisco Township; gable roof construction; this barn was slightly damaged during the tornado in 1902 which destroyed the Bishman barn (1/2 mile north of the Rudolph barn)."

Rudolph Barn. 10 3/8" x 8" color digital photograph of the interior of the Rudolph barn built circa 1890 by the donor's great-grandfather, Carl Rudolph; located in Otisco Township; gable roof construction; this barn was slightly damaged during the tornado in 1902 which destroyed the Bishman barn (1/2 mile north of the Rudolph barn); view shows the pulley system in the hay loft, with a bird's nest built on the block and tackle apparatus.

Red Priebe Barn, Woodville Township. 6" x 4" color photograph of the L. J. Priebe barn in Woodville Township; built circa 1920 for dairy cattle, gambrel roof; torn down in the 1990s, the current AURI (Agricultural Utilization Research Institute) building and office is located on this land which is now owned by the University of Minnesota.

Frank Swenson Barn. 6" x 4" color photograph - red barn with gambrel type roof of the Swenson barn in Otisco Township, New Richland, Minn.

T. O. Brandvold 1915 Barn. 7" x 4 3/4" color reproduction digital photograph of the barn built by Torkel O. Brandvold in 1915, located in Otisco Township; 70 ft. by 40 ft. bank barn built from Douglas fir. The roof boards came from the previous barn, and some of the original fieldstone is still standing. The beams are 7" x 7" notched. The silo was added in the 1920s; Lloyd Brandvold, son of Torkel Brandvold, painted the barn white in 1962, remodeled the basement making room for 28 stanchions; an ... more

Janesville Hay Daze. Janesville Main Street. 6" x 4" color photograph; merry-go-round ride at Hay Daze in Janesville, MN.; carnival rides are set up on the closed off Main Street during this event; a refreshment stand visible on right selling popcorn and cold drinks.

Janesville Hay Daze. Janesville Main Street. 6" x 4" color photograph of the Tilt-a-Whirl ride at Hay Daze, in Janesville, Minnesota.; during this event carnival rides are set up on Main Street.

Janesville Hay Daze. Janesville Main Street. 6" x 4" color photograph of a street scene during Hay Daze in Janesville, Minnesota.; visible is a Merry-go-Round on left, hot dog stand at center, pennants, an American flag, and a Join Us in Janesville pennant on right.