pets

The Dog Days

Canine companions have long been a part of Scott County’s history. To celebrate we have searched our collections for some photos and memorabilia honoring our furry friends- enjoy!

Frank, Emma and William Lebra with a dog, 1905. Photo from the SCHS Collections

Frank, Emma and William Lebra with a dog, 1905. Photo from the SCHS Collections

Strunk and Ries families in Shakopee, 1910. Photo from the SCHS collections

Strunk and Ries families in Shakopee, 1910. Photo from the SCHS collections

Children and dogs in Shakopee, 1905. Photo from the SCHS collections

Children and dogs in Shakopee, 1905. Photo from the SCHS collections

Children gathered with dog, 1905. Photo from the SCHS collections

Children gathered with dog, 1905. Photo from the SCHS collections

Boy and dog in Jordan, MN, 1920. Photo from the SCHS Collections

Boy and dog in Jordan, MN, 1920. Photo from the SCHS Collections

Street scene in Belle Plaine, 1898. Photo from the SCHS collections

Street scene in Belle Plaine, 1898. Photo from the SCHS collections

Dr. Maloney and his dog in Belle Plaine, 1898. Photo from the SCHS collections

Dr. Maloney and his dog in Belle Plaine, 1898. Photo from the SCHS collections

Sam Bowler (left) and F. J. Whitlock (right) with dog in Belle Plaine, 1890. Photo from the SCHS Collections

Sam Bowler (left) and F. J. Whitlock (right) with dog in Belle Plaine, 1890. Photo from the SCHS Collections

Workers at Jordan Sulfur Springs, 1915. Photo from the SCHS Collecitons

Workers at Jordan Sulfur Springs, 1915. Photo from the SCHS Collecitons

Photo of the Belle Plaine Hikers Club. Pictured are are Edna Sherman, Mable Wherley, May Whitlock, Francis Martin, Carrie Chressman, Margaret Paulson, Lillian Irwin, Angela Weibeler, Florence Paul, Florence Martin, Sarah Nichols and Josephine Townse…

Photo of the Belle Plaine Hikers Club. Pictured are are Edna Sherman, Mable Wherley, May Whitlock, Francis Martin, Carrie Chressman, Margaret Paulson, Lillian Irwin, Angela Weibeler, Florence Paul, Florence Martin, Sarah Nichols and Josephine Townsend.  Edna Sherman and Florence Paul were both teachers.  Paul is also holding a dog in her lap. 1915. Photo from the SCHS Collections.

Harry Weldon with Dog, 1933. Photo from the SCHS collections

Harry Weldon with Dog, 1933. Photo from the SCHS collections

Coller family with dog, 1914. Photo from the SCHS collections.

Coller family with dog, 1914. Photo from the SCHS collections.