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Aug 10, 1948
Aug 10, 1948
- Robin Wenzel
The Strand Family
Oscar B. Strand and his wife Agnes appear to be the second owners of the house. It is believed they purchased the home in the late 40's. Oscar began his career as an attorney and later became the co-publisher and editor of Richmond News from 1941-1951 and Bloomington News. Oscar co-owned Mt. Normandale ski area (now Hyland Hills) and may have been part owner of the Minnesota Millers baseball team. Oscar passed away in August of 1973, Agnes passed in the 1980's. The Strands had two children, a son, Lorry B. and a daughter Donna Mae. Neither were raised in the home although Donna Mae moved home and passed away at the age of 35 after a "two-year illness". Donna graduated from Washburn High School and was known for her beauty - and archery. A classmate wrote a song for her, "Donna Mae" after a single date with the song receiving mention in the Minneapolis papers. After high school Donna Mae became a successful model for many downtown stores and appeared in print and tv as well as radio commercials. Donna Mae won Miss Aquatennial Aviation in 1940 and placed second in the Miss American Aviation national contest. Donna appears to have been married twice, first in 1944 to Lt. Cliff Spearman and again a few years later to Edina and Minnetonka real estate developer Douglas Rees. An obituary mentions heart issues with her passing unexpected following an illness. She was deeply missed by her parents, especially her Mother.
The Strand Family
Oscar B. Strand and his wife Agnes appear to be the second owners of the house. It is believed they purchased the home in the late 40's. Oscar began his career as an attorney and later became the co-publisher and editor of Richmond News from 1941-1951 and Bloomington News. Oscar co-owned Mt. Normandale ski area (now Hyland Hills) and may have been part owner of the Minnesota Millers baseball team. Oscar passed away in August of 1973, Agnes passed in the 1980's. The Strands had two children, a son, Lorry B. and a daughter Donna Mae. Neither were raised in the home although Donna Mae moved home and passed away at the age of 35 after a "two-year illness". Donna graduated from Washburn High School and was known for her beauty - and archery. A classmate wrote a song for her, "Donna Mae" after a single date with the song receiving mention in the Minneapolis papers. After high school Donna Mae became a successful model for many downtown stores and appeared in print and tv as well as radio commercials. Donna Mae won Miss Aquatennial Aviation in 1940 and placed second in the Miss American Aviation national contest. Donna appears to have been married twice, first in 1944 to Lt. Cliff Spearman and again a few years later to Edina and Minnetonka real estate developer Douglas Rees. An obituary mentions heart issues with her passing unexpected following an illness. She was deeply missed by her parents, especially her Mother.
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Oct 25, 1940
Oct 25, 1940
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Jun 01, 1913
Jun 01, 1913
- Marley Zielike
Village of Edina - Plat Book of Hennepin County Minnesota
It appears M. Dugan owned the parcels of land 127.00 where the current home of 6610 Normandale Rd is today. Hennepin Atlas and Publishing Company (Minneapolis, Minn.). Plat Book of Hennepin County Minnesota. Compiled and Drawn from Official Records and Actual Surveys. Complete set of surveys and plats of Hennepin County, Minnesota, compiled and drawn from official records and surveys. Includes property boundaries, acreage, block and lot numbers, sections, additions, property owners, school district boundaries, streets, streetcar lines, rivers, and lakes.
Village of Edina - Plat Book of Hennepin County Minnesota
It appears M. Dugan owned the parcels of land 127.00 where the current home of 6610 Normandale Rd is today. Hennepin Atlas and Publishing Company (Minneapolis, Minn.). Plat Book of Hennepin County Minnesota. Compiled and Drawn from Official Records and Actual Surveys. Complete set of surveys and plats of Hennepin County, Minnesota, compiled and drawn from official records and surveys. Includes property boundaries, acreage, block and lot numbers, sections, additions, property owners, school district boundaries, streets, streetcar lines, rivers, and lakes.
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Jun 01, 1898
- Marley Zielike
Village of Edina - Plat Book of Hennepin County Minnesota
It appears M. Dragan (Dugan in later years) owned the parcels of land 64.04 and 63.59 where the current home of 6610 Normandale Rd is today. Northwestern Map Publishing Company (Minneapolis, Minn.) Plat Book of Hennepin County Minnesota. Compiled and Drawn from Official Records and Actual Surveys. Complete set of surveys and plats of Hennepin County, Minnesota, compiled and drawn from official records and surveys. Includes property boundaries, acreage, block and lot numbers, sections, additions, property owners, school district boundaries, streets, streetcar lines, rivers, and lakes.
Village of Edina - Plat Book of Hennepin County Minnesota
It appears M. Dragan (Dugan in later years) owned the parcels of land 64.04 and 63.59 where the current home of 6610 Normandale Rd is today. Northwestern Map Publishing Company (Minneapolis, Minn.) Plat Book of Hennepin County Minnesota. Compiled and Drawn from Official Records and Actual Surveys. Complete set of surveys and plats of Hennepin County, Minnesota, compiled and drawn from official records and surveys. Includes property boundaries, acreage, block and lot numbers, sections, additions, property owners, school district boundaries, streets, streetcar lines, rivers, and lakes.
Jun 01, 1898
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