Community Corner
A Robbinsdale Book Signing with Pete Richie
Meet the Author!
Where: Barnes and Noble at Calhoun Village Shopping Center
When: July 19, 2014 from 5-7 p.m.
The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s library is Robbinsdale by local author Pete Richie. The pictorial history book, set to release July 7, 2014, uses black and white photographs to showcase Robbinsdale’s compelling history. You can pre-order on bn.comor get a peek inside the book on amazon.com.
While serving in the state legislature, Andrew B. Robbins visited the lakes, woods and rolling hills just north of Minneapolis. Inspired by the landscape and potential for development, he purchased 90 acres and created the Robbinsdale Park Subdivision in 1887. The Robbins worked tirelessly to bring schools, industry and a streetcar line to the area. In 1893 Robbinsdale incorporated as a village bearing his name.