History - Spirit of Winona and Spirit of the Heartland

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100. History: Cemetery Walk

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth experiences "Voices from the Past," a Winona County Historical Society event, which historical figures from the past and characterizations of nine significant Winona’s buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. Jean Knutson & Tom Schoen as Mildred and Irwin Johnson; Jerry Kellum as George Washington Clark; Andrew Bonner as Mr. James Stovall; Margaret Shaw Johnson as Mrs. Seymour Brown; Alexandra Eddy, Tony Romaine, and Abigail Staats as Mildred, Steven and Edith Goodman; Mel Bailey as Cor. R.M. Gage; Fran Edstrom as Grace Watkins King; Karen Littlejohn and Mike Kennedy as Lucy and Charles Warren; Natalie Schoen, Matt Beth, Maggie Bambenek, Casey Accord as Jonas and Anna Peter and Daughters.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-9, 2002.
101. History: History of Flooding

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of flooding in Winona, the flood of 2001, and the safety of the dike. Guests: Bob Bollant, Earl Laufenburger, Darrell W. Krueger, and Tom Sawyer.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-4, 2001.
102. History: History of Philanthropy in Winona

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases Winona’s past philanthropists, their legacies to the community, and how anyone can leave a legacy: John Latsch, Paul Watkins, William Harris Laird, Grace Watkins King, H.C. Garvin and more. Guests: Jim Hanzel, Non-Profit Directors & Volunteers, Mark Peterson, Beth Forkner Moe, Libbey Ashley, Dorothy Ruppert, Phil Feiten, Joliene Olson, Frank Mezio

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-11, 2002.
103. History: History of Restaurants

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases The Steak Shop, The Oaks Night Club, and the Hot Fish Shop, three restaurants that opened in 1930, what made them so popular, and why they closed. Guest: Diane Kirkenbusch, special thanks to Carmen Wilson, Jeff Bruss, Marion and Bill Cunningham, Walt Kelly, Jr.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-18, 2004.
104. History: History of Steamboat Days

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases the City of Winona's Steamboat Days including the history since its onset in 1948, Queen Pageants, and what it’s like today. Guest: Fred Benning.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-6, 2000.
105. History: History of the Huntleys Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases the history of Ben and Myrtle Huntley, Winona’s king and queen of Vaudeville and first filmmakers. Guests: Mark Peterson (Winona County Historical Society) and Jodi Brom.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-15, 2003.
106. History: History of the J.R. Watkins Family & Company Parts 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases how one man, J.R. Watkins, turned a bottle of liniment into an empire. The 2 parts are combined into one video. Guests: Frank Mertes, with special thanks to the Winona County Historical Society.

The focus on the Watkins Company continues in the Watkins Today episode B-2, 2003.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-13, (2003), part 1 & 2.
107. History: History of the Wagon Bridge & Agahmming Park

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth discusses the reconstruction of the Old Wagon Bridge and plans for the future of the Agahmming Park, near Latsch Island, Winona Minnesota. Guests: Jerry Miller (City of Winona Mayor), Don Trestor, and Jim Balonis.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-16, 2003.
108. History: History of the Winona Chiefs

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Al Smith, Winona’s “Mr. Baseball”, for an interview about the history of the team and explores “Al Smith Day”. Guests: Al Smith and Brian O'Reilley.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-7, 2000.
109. History: History of Trees in Winona

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases trees in Winona, the story of the Dutch Elm Disease, and the donation of 2000 trees to the city by Winona State University (WSU). Guests: Bruce Fuller and Darrell W. Krueger.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-3, 2001.
110. History: History of Winona State University

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns the history of Winona State University in honor of its Sesquicentennial. Guests: Peter Henderson, Judith Ramaley

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-8, 2008.
111. History: History & Tour of the Paul Watkins Manor Parts 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history and architecture and tours the home of the Paul Watkins. Guests: Watkins Manor Staff and occupants of the Manor, Sara Blair, Margaret Sader, Beth Nelson, Hazel Decker, Betty Datta (Event Hostess)

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-12, 2002.
112. History: Lake Winona

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of dredging, the band shell, the bike path, and how the lake is used today. Guest: Joan Welch.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-5, 2001.
113. History: Marnach House

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns the importance of the Marnach House, built near Elba in 1857, to the history of the Luxembourg immigrants in the area. Guests: Mary Nilles, Willy Perelsztejn, Pam Lica, Nancy Roberts, Diane Stoos Bronk, Nick, Dorothy Stoos, Helen Olson, Jean Kalmes

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-2, 2006.
114. History: Merchants Bank

Joyce Woodworth

Joyce Woodworth learns about the history, special architecture, and success of one of Winona’s oldest banks. Guests: Sally Mogren, Dale Newcomb, Rod Nelson

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-9, 2010.
115. History: New Winona Historical Society

Joyce Woodworth

This episode is a revision of the Winona Historical Society episode (HH-5) . It includes the plans for the new building addition in 2009. Also see the Laird Norton Addition episode (OH-6) to tour the new addition. Guests: Jo Linnee, Walt Bennick, Mark Peterson, Joan Soranno

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-7, 2008.
116. History: Old Frontenac

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns the history of Old Frontenac’s remote, unique community on the Mississippi and tours one of its oldest homes with the new owner. Guest: Priscella Flynn

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-6, 2008.
117. History: Old Settlers Part 1 & 2

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth talks with Mary Nilles, a historian, who has put together a show of old photos gathered from the old settler’s collection. Nilles also tells stories about people dating back to the 1850’s. Guest: Mary Nilles

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-19 (2000).
118. History: Polish Heritage

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Father Paul Breza for an interview on the history of the Polish Heritage and the celebrations of the Polish Cultural Institute and the Polish Heritage Society. Guests: Don Morrison, Father Paul Breza, Gerry Langowski

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-8, 2001.
119. History: Radio in Winona

Joyce Woodworth

Joyce Woodworth listens to the history of radio in Winona through the stories of several long-time radio personalities. Guests: Chuck Williams, Al Thurley, Dave Dicke, Justin Barrientos

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-3, 2006.
120. History: Thompson Dredge

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth sees the Dredge Thompson in action, learns the history of navigation on the river, and finds out how and why a dredge is so important to that navigation. Guests: Dan Krumholz, Jim Maybach, Mike Siebel

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-4, 2006.
121. History: Veterans Park

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the meaning behind the City of Winona's Veterans Park and a brief history of the wars represented there. Guests: Ed Kohner and Ted Schoewe.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-14, 2003.
122. History: Winona Athletic Club

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of the club since its onset in the 1800’s and tours the building built in 1931. Guests: Frank Kolter, John Michalowski and Duane Bell.

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-2, 2000.
123. History: Winona County Courthouse Part 1

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores the history of the 100-year-old building and tours the building after water damage destroyed the inside in 2000. Guests: Dr. Greg Gaut and Pam Wolfe

Series: The Spirit of Winona, H-1, 2001.
124. History: Winona Historical Society

Joyce Woodworth

In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours the Winona Historical Society and museum, visits the archives, and speaks with the director about Winona Historical Society’s contribution to the Heartland. There is a second video that includes the plan for the new building, No. 115, entitled " New Winona Historical Society": Guests: Jo Linnee, Walt Bennick, Mark Peterson, Joan Soranno

Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, HH-5, 2007.