Blaine Historical Society
Greenberry Chambers
Learn abdout an early
resident of Blaine Township
and his journey from slavery
to freedom in Anoka County
Blaine History Displays
We are proud of our city's history and work to shed light on the people, places and events that have shaped Blaine.
Take a tour through our poster displays and the supporting documents for fascinating facts and little-known background.
Creation of these displays is an ongoing project. If you have ideas or information for future displays, please let us know.
Check out the most current poster, on display at Blaine City Hall
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Now on display
James T. Elwell
Builder of the "Elwell Grade"
(forerunner of Lexington
Avenue), Investor, Farmer,
Legislator and Businessman
Radisson Farm
Explore a part of Blaine's
agricultural heritage - and a
vanished location with links
to a Minnesota icon
James G. Blaine
Find out about the city's
namesake - who he was, how
it was decided and why he
was chosen
Northtown Mall
Discover the signts and
stories of Blaine's major
retail site and how it changed
shopping in the 1970's
Anoka County Airport
Known as Janes Field, this
airport has roots in the
infancy of aviation and still
links Blaine to the world
