Books on Local History
We are in the process of shifting more of our books to locally printed. Here are the ones currently available locally.

We have a growing collection of books that we have created to share some aspect of Pine City area history. Since we are so small it works best for you to order directly from our printer. It saves you a little money and you get a fresh copy, not a dog-eared one we have dragged around to various events.
You can read a free pdf of any of our books, just click on the image of the book. Please note the read versions are a lower quality image so they load faster. The purchased version is a high quality image. If you want to own a copy, just click on the words "Order a copy".  (To order a soft cover version, choose "all sizes"  ) More information about ordering.
Read about a privy dig that took place in Pine City in 2016. Discover the many things we learned about the Emil Hoefler family who in the early 1900s were living  at the location of the dig.
Order a copy of: Digging up the Past at Emil Hoefler's
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Read some recent history about the remodel of the Pine City Public Library . Want your own copy of the library project. Order a copy of the book.
Read the daily diary entries of Carl E. Meier 1940 - 1944. Carl's grandaughter, Darcy Pinotti's wonderful scans of Carl's daily entries, coupled with photos and a comprehensive index, make this book a treat for the casual browser or the serious reader.

Order a copy of Carl's Diary
Read about local photographer, Bob Thiry and see Pine City history through his lens.


Order a copy of Bob Thiry
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Read the postcards the Engler girls sent to their Grandmother from 1908 to 1917.


Order a copy of  Dear Grandma.
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Read local woman, Laura Novy's World War II story in an ibook available free in the ibook store. This multi-media electronic book is designed to be read on an ipad.
Read the story of the Jonas Gray Family.    Based on the photo albums of Earl Gray from 1916 - 1923 learn more about this family of 5 brothers. Discover  an unusual connection to the Gillette
Children's Hospital.
Order a copy of The Jonas Gray Family

Read the story of the Albert Nelson Family & their Coca-Cola roots in Pine City. Albert Nelson moved his family to Pine City in 1927 and established a family business that spanned three generations and reached beyond Minnesota.
Order a copy of The Nelson's & Coca-Cola
Read about the Fred & Emmy Engler family, written by their youngest daughter, Margaret Engler Holler.


Order a copy of The Englers .


 Read about Pine City & it's connection with Highway 61
 Order a copy of Highway 61
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Read about the David Deaver family who lived in the Brook Park area.



 Order a copy of Life in Brook Park.