Category Archives: History

Jim Beam – Memories of Growing Up in Benson

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Great to see you’ve started a Benson website, love history, have  several file cabinets of family history that’s been ongoing since 1976. Gunnar Horn was my journalism teacher in 1963 at Benson High, a former leader of Benson Historical Society; he grew … Continue reading →

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1950s Benson at Christmas

Posted on February 7, 2012 by
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Photos courtesy Nancy Meyer & family

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Nancy Meyer: “Benson in 1950s”

Posted on February 6, 2012 by
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Photo #1:  Typical kitchen in 1950 -Lois Beam (note hoosier is ONLY cabinet for dishes! And note 1 black wall phone-ONLY phone) Photo #2:  2347 N 63 St  taken in 1950′s (Dewaine & Lois Beam) Photo #3:  Typical Christmas in … Continue reading →

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Old Benson Photos & Videos Wanted!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

To commemorate the past 125 years, we are collecting vintage photos and videos of Benson’s past. If you have images of the buildings, people and/or places from 1887 through 1990, please share them with us! We’ll make digital copies and … Continue reading →

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