H W Lawrence was the photographer in Mantorville Minn.
Mantorville is a quaint little town, it was named after Peter and Riley Mantor in 1853. Mantorville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All twelve blocks downown comprise the Historical District. Limestone was a quality building material back in the day and required many laborers so the little town thrived.
I should probably visit there someday.
Mrs Peter Klinepier
Mrs Alva Childs
I wonder if they are sisters? or friends?
Thanks for stopping by.
Update from Iggy:
Sisters
Christina Rouhoff (Apr. 16, 1868 - Jun. 30, 1927) married Peter Klinepier
Jennie Rouhoff (c. 1872 - Apr. 27, 1939) married Alva Childs
Jennie Rouhoff (c. 1872 - Apr. 27, 1939) married Alva Childs
The sister's mother is Gertrude Rouhoff (b. 1831 d. May 22, 1921)
They are sisters.
ReplyDeleteChristina Rouhoff (Apr. 16, 1868 - Jun. 30, 1927) married Peter Klinepier - she is Find A Grave Memorial# 60406996.
Jennie Rouhoff (c. 1872 - Apr. 27, 1939) married Alva Childs - she is Find A Grave Memorial# 61497218.
The sister's mother is Gertrude Rouhoff (b. 1831 d. May 22, 1921) Find A Grave Memorial# 59728506.
ReplyDeleteI contacted the Minnesota Historical Society because this photographer was not in their database. They would like the photo if it doesn't find a home.
ReplyDeleteHaakon Waldemar Lawrence (1867 – 1950), the photographer, story is told here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.piercecountyhistorical.org/lawrence.php
He doesn't appear to have worked in Minnesota for all that long *perhaps* ten years or less.
The first thing I noticed is how much unused space there is on the card. (Forgive my lack of photography terminology.)
ReplyDeleteHi Anita yes there was a time period where all the blank space was in fashion:)
DeleteThis one's like a two-fer! Found both the family of the subjects and a new record of a Minnesota photographer!
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