Fall 2020 Hometown Messenger

Submit your photos to Show Off Shakopee photo contest Get ready to share your best photos of life in Shakopee as part of the annual Show Off Shakopee photos contest. The contest is open to anyone who lives, works or attends school in Shakopee. Cash prizes will be awarded. New this year, we’ve added a People’s Choice winner where residents will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite picture through Facebook. Submit your photos online at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/showoffshakopee through Sept. 30. 2020 CATEGORIES Nature & Landmarks Active Living Fun at Parks

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A LOOK BACK A hot commodity in Shakopee is to have an original “Shakopee brick.” However, the history of the coveted bricks is not widely known. Many homes and businesses in downtown Shakopee were built with bricks made by the Schroeder Brick & Lime Manufacturing Co. Founded by Herman Schroeder and his brother in 1876, the

Historic brickyard could be considered for National Register of Historic Places Last month, the City Council approved a phase II archaeological and architectural study of 8.66 acres surrounding the Schroeder Limestone Kiln and Brickyards. The city recently purchased the riverfront property, known as Sweeney Marina, east of Huber Park. The city is looking at potential options to create river access for canoeing and kayaking, and potential reuse of the historic Schroeder house. Earlier this spring, a phase I assessment found many artifacts along the property and the state archaeologist is recommending additional test pits to explore in-depth areas where these historic artifacts have been located. The property is also being assessed for eligibility on the National Register of Historic Places. In conjunction, the city and its consultants, Confluence and The 106 Group, are working on concept planning for the Schroeder house and surrounding property.

company was one of Shakopee’s largest businesses at the time, located north of Bluff Avenue between Market and Minnesota streets. In 1896, Herman purchased his brother’s share and became sole owner. The company remained a family business until 1941 when it closed. Herman Schroeder remained in Shakopee until his death in 1922. He owned a hardware store and eventually became the director of Shakopee’s Security State Bank. He served as a member of City Council for 18 years and helped start the Shakopee Fire Department, of which he was its first president. He was active at St. John’s Lutheran Church, serving in numerous roles, the Lutheran Mutual Aid Society and the Valley Cemetery Association. While the manufacturing plant no longer exists, what remains is the original brick kiln, used to fire the brick, and the Schroeder house where Herman and his family lived. Both the kiln and house are currently owned by the City of Shakopee and are being nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. Schroeder Bros. in front of the historic Schroeder home on Bluff Avenue. Photo courtesy Shakopee Heritage Society

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