A snaphot of History

The Blue Earth County Historical Society more than 18,000 images in its collection. People and places from the past are remembered through images that have been donated to the Historical Society. More of our image collection can be found on The Minnesota Digital Library

Check out this cool new feature using BECHS historic images and present images thanks to the Bend of the River Photography Club!

New images added every week!

Lake Crystal Methodist in 1908, black and white imageLake Crystal Methodist from 2018, color image

Lake Crystal Methodist Church

Then and Now Lake Crystal Main Street Then Black and white image of buildings with a car.Then and Now Lake Crystal Main Street Now Color image with modern card in front of buildings.

Lake Crystal Main Street

Then and Now Good Thunder Catholic Church ThenThen and Now Good Thunder Catholic Church Now

Good Thunder Catholic Church

Then and Now Madison Lake Main Street Then with people and vehicles on the streetThen and Now Madison Lake Main Street Now at an event in Madison lake with people and cars on the street

Madison Lake Main Street

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