Historic Buildings

On the show grounds, you will find many fascinating buildings with long histories. These include pioneer log cabins, a one-room schoolhouse, church, general store, printing office and many more. Each is complete with period furnishings, tools, housewares, etc.

Gas Station, Depot and Railroad, Pelican Town Hall, St. Olaf Town Hall, Red School House, The Print Shop, Wheelock Building, The Blacksmith Shop, Gas Engine Building, Diesel Building, The Steam Room, The Quonset Building, The Agriculture Museum, The Heritage Museum, Church, Sawmill Cafe, Church Lunch Stand, Woodworking Shop, Stiff Legged Crane, Shingle Mill, Laverne’s General Store, Duck Hunting Heritage Building, Wash House Room, Log Cabins, The Memorial Building.

The Lake Region Steam School will take place June 27, 28 & 29. The first session will begin at 6:30 PM on Friday night and will conclude Sunday evening. The course will cover a variety of topics that will help prepare students to maintain and operate an engine under Minnesota state guidelines. The course will be a combination of classroom and hands on learning. The instructors will be from our show and the University of Rollag, which has held an annual steam school for a number of years. The registration cost is $25.00 for LRPTA members and $50.00 for non-members. To register contact Mark Johnson.