Lake Elmo, since 1852

Lake Elmo is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: Gabriel Vanslette

174 years of Lake Elmo

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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