This was the home of Chauncey and Golda Prange for over 50 years. Chauncey Prange was born on Christmas Day, 1903 and married Golda Getty in 1928. He first came to Bemidji as a senior high school American history teacher in January 1938 immediately after receiving his Master of Arts degree at the University of Minnesota. Prior to taking graduate studies at the University he was employed at Hollandale as high school principal and teacher of history and English. Except for a short period during World War II, Prange’s service in the Bemidji system was continuous. For a short time near the conclusion of World War II he served as senior high school principal. Upon Ray Witt’s return from active duty with the United States Navy, Prange assumed the position of junior high principal, a position he held until his retirement in June 1971. He died at Bemidji on October 22, 1987.
Mrs. Golda Prange died June 1, 1973. She was a member and past president of the Woman’s Study Club; a member of the Bemidji Hospital Auxiliary, the First Lutheran Church and its Women’s Association.
The Prange’s moved into 1410 Bemidji Avenue in 1938 and Mr. Prange was still there in 1982.