Familiarly known as A. A. Carter, one of the first mayors of Bemidji, and one of the city’s early real estate dealers. He came to Bemidji about 1902 from Superior, Wisconsin, where he had lived for about twelve years. During his administration, through his activity, the cold storage plant and creamery were established here, and the resort area known as Grand Forks Bay with its twenty-five summer cottages, was established. Mr. Carter also established the Bemidji Axe Handle factory, one of the city’s first industries outside of logging.
A. A. Carter and his wife Minnie and family lived at 1008 Mississippi Avenue in 1905. He was engaged in the real estate business. .
A.A. Carter has moved from 523 Eighth St. to 808 Irvine Ave (Jan 14, 1914). Lots 15 & 16 Sold by the Bji Townsite Co. to Minnie A. Carter on May 5, 1915 for $350. These lots were at 808 Irvine Avenue, but the deed was filed after they actually had moved there according to the Bemidji Pioneer.
The Spiritualist congregation will meet tomorrow evening at the home of A. A. Carter, 808 Irvine avenue, at 8 o’clock. Dr. Brooks will speak. (April 4, 1917)
Carter Garage, A. A. Carter Sept 1917
By 1920 they were living in Detroit, Michigan and then moved to Los Angeles, California, where he was engaged in real estate and construction work.