Physical Format: Paintings (visual works) / Location: Carlton

Creator:: Olson, Edgar F.
Date Created:: 1935
Description:: Local artist and resident Edgar F. Olson (July 25, 1896, to August 18, 1974) painted, in oils, the Thomson Dam along the St. Louis River.
Contributing Institution:: Esko Historical Society
Type:: Still Image
Format:: Paintings (visual works)

Creator:: Olson, Edgar F.
Date Created:: 1950
Description:: This 1950 oil painting is a self-portrait of Esko resident and artist Edgar F. Olson himself. Born July 25, 1896, in Esko, he did a number of artworks, mostly oil paintings, for the community and its members, before his death on August 18, 1974.
Contributing Institution:: Esko Historical Society
Type:: Still Image
Format:: Paintings (visual works)

Creator:: Ruikka, John
Date Created:: 1890 - 1965
Description:: This oil painting by John Ruikka (April 16, 1880, to May, 1965) depicts the original Palkki gristmill, which was built on the Midway River and located on property of pioneer Erick Palkki. It was used from 1878 to approximately 1916, was built by pioneers to grind grain into flour, and was water powered. Please note that the original spelling, in Finnish, is "Palkki." The spelling as "Palkie" is an Americanized spelling of the name.
Contributing Institution:: Esko Historical Society
Type:: Still Image
Format:: Paintings (visual works)

Creator:: Gillette, W.
Date Created:: 1930 - 1960
Description:: This painting by W. Gillette depicts the First Pera family home that was built in 1900 but destroyed by the 1918 Forest Fire. Also in the frame is the Pera family's home built after the 1918 Forest Fire. W. Gillette was a relative through marriage to John Pera's wife, Mabel Kaanta.
Contributing Institution:: Esko Historical Society
Type:: Still Image
Format:: Paintings (visual works)

Creator:: Olson, Edgar F.
Date Created:: 1943
Description:: Local artist and resident Edgar F. Olson painted the Apostolic Lutheran Church and its cemetery in 1943, using oils. On the back of the painting was the following etching: "My apprecication to you, Rev. Michaelson, for making my mother's last moments happier. Edgar F. Olson, 1937. Old Finnish Cemetery and New Church, Carlton Co., Minn."
Contributing Institution:: Esko Historical Society
Type:: Still Image
Format:: Paintings (visual works)

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