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!

Amboy Maine Street in 1940 after the fire.Amboy Maine Street in 2018 color image and of the same block as shown with the fire

Amboy’s Maine Street

Brandrupt House in Sepia tones from about 1900.Brandrupt House in color from 2017.

Brandrup House, Lincoln Park Neighborhood

Mankato Armory in Black and WhiteMankato Armory in color from 2018

Mankato Armory Building

137 Lincoln Street in about 1905, sepia toned137 Lincoln Street from about 2017, color image

137 Lincoln Street, Home to Jay Hubbard

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