This family home was built in 1912.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Eastman of Superior, Wis., arrived in the city yesterday to make their home at 1018 Minnesota avenue. (Oct 23, 1919)
For Sale: 1018 Minnesota Avenue, fine bungalow, 7-rooms and bath, hardwood floors garage and wood house, 87 ½ ft. lot. (April 27, 1920)
This was the home of Jack and Vera Falls in 1921 until at least the mid 1930’s.
Tharsille Villemin, widow of Civil War veteran Constant Villemin, died on Nov 30, 1931 while living at this address her daughter Vera and son-in-law Jack Falls.
Richard and Margaret Skinner lived here for many years. He taught at Bemidji High School from 1945-1983. At the high school, he developed and, for several years, taught a one semester course in Canadian studies, the only such course in Minnesota offered at the high school level at that time. Margaret Skinner was a very popular teacher and also taught for years at the Bemidji High school. The Skinners moved about 1995. He died in 2004.