6610 Normandale Road
Minneapolis, MN, USA

  • Architectural Style: N/A
  • Bathroom: 5
  • Year Built: 1939
  • National Register of Historic Places: No
  • Square Feet: N/A
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  • National Register of Historic Places Area of Significance: N/A
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Architectural Style: N/A
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Square Feet: N/A
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathroom: 5
  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • National Register of Historic Places: No
  • National Register of Historic Places Date: N/A
  • National Register of Historic Places Area of Significance: N/A
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6610 Normandale Road, Minneapolis, MN, USA

6610 Normandale Road, Minneapolis, MN, USA

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.

Oct 25, 1940

  • Robin Wenzel

Donna Mae Strand song

Song written for Donna Mae

Donna Mae Strand song

Song written for Donna Mae

1939

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