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1950s Original Photos of Rochester (MN) Art Center Demolition Event

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    Posted 11 months ago

    Falcon61
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    1950s Original Photos of Rochester (MN) Art Center Demolition Event
    I recently purchased a pile of original photos from a local thrift shop for a couple of dollars.
    I discovered a couple of pics that captured the demolition of a building that housed the Rochester Art Center at one time.
    The last photo is taken off their website for comparison.
    Quoting from their website:
    "Its first humble home began in the unused upstairs rooms of the Rochester public library building, moving in 1948 to a small abandoned church on the corner of West Center Street and Third Avenue Northwest. Holland, Dr. Hiram Essex, and other art patrons led a fund drive that enabled the purchase of the church and lease of the lot on which it stood. Their first exhibition: Everyday Art for Everybody, held April 1948 featured a display of well-designed, useful articles for the home."
    They moved 1n the mid 50s as they needed a bigger place as the old church building was too small.
    I'm assuming that these two pictures were taken shortly after they moved out :)

    Thanks Much for Looking!

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    1. Vynil33rpm Vynil33rpm, 11 months ago
      Great photo find
    2. Falcon61, 11 months ago
      Thank You Vynil33rpm for Taking the Time to Read my Post
    3. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 11 months ago
      Terrible waste of a beautiful building probably so they could show crass quality art !~

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