Posts tagged National Register
History 21 The Podcast - 5.23 The Anoka Amphitheater

Along the banks of the Rum River just a stone’s throw from cars zipping along Ferry Street, hides Anoka’s Amphitheater. Hear about how this open-air theater came to be, its construction in 1914, and the years of concerts, plays and and community events that were performed there. The amphitheater is the next in our ongoing series on Anoka County National Register Properties.

Be sure to stay to the end to hear an update from ACHS about the museum.

Hosts Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director.

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History 21 The Podcast - 5.21 The Oldest House in Anoka

Built in 1854 the Shaw-Hammons house has been home to Anoka families for over 170 years. Learn about this home and the people that lived there. This episode is part 4 of our Anoka County National Register Properties series.

Hosts Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director.

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