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Astor , John Jacob , 1763-1848

 Person

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Astor Trading Post dedication certificate

 Collection
Identifier: S4433
Abstract

The rebuilt John Jacob Astor Trading Post at Fond du Lac, Minnesota, was dedicated at Fond du Lac on Sunday, August 4, 1935. The two items comprising this small collection include the letter inviting Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Astor (Lord and Lady Astor, Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob Astor, III) to the dedication and the certificate presented to a member of the Astor family on that occasion from the governor of Minnesota, Floyd B. Olson.

Dates: 1935