Christian Boisen

  • 1943: Christian Boisen's story continues with sighting of the first 'spring buggies'
    By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
    May 16, 2023
    The following article is part of the Diamond Club Member group that began in the January 7, 1943, issue of the Rock County Star Herald. Members of this group consist of persons of age 75 and older. The following appeared in The Rock County Herald on September 30, 1943.   Christian Boisen, Luverne, Owned Luverne’s First “Juke” Box (Continued from last week.) Snow was so deep in the streets of…
  • 1943: Boisen owned Luverne's first 'juke' box
    By Betty Mann, Rock County Historian
    May 09, 2023
    Christian Boisen, Luverne, Owned Luverne’s First “Juke” Box             Although there is no sworn statement on file, it is believed that Chris Boisen, Luverne, had Luverne’s first “juke” box. Before going any farther, it might be well to explain that the “nickelodeon” brought here by Mr. Boisen could hardly be compared with the gaily colored coin phonographs of today, but it cost as much,…
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