Welcome to Moose Lake Area Historical Society Online!
Housed in the former Soo Line Depot, the Moose Lake Depot contains exhibits about the history of the area railroads and tells the story of the huge 1918 fire. The fire burned 250,000 acres, took more than 450 lives and devastated the Moose Lake-Kettle River area.
FIRE SURVIVOR INTERVIEWS
Cathy Wurzer, Metro Area Public Radio and Television commentator and author interviewed three Fires of 1918 survivors on Saturday, March 6. Interviewed were Clarence "Swede" Nelson, Caroline Alberg and Matt Lammi. The interviews will be part of the second volume of Ms. Wurzer's book "Tales of the Road".
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Summer hours are: Monday through Saturday 10:00 am -4:00 pm, Sunday Noon to 3:00pm. After Labor Day:Friday through Monday 10:00am -4:00 PM. The Depot and Museum close October 12 for the winter.
