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Cover of Historic Carver on the Minnesota River

Historic Carver on the Minnesota River

John von Walter · 2024

John von Walter spent 10 to 15 years documenting the history of the city of Carver. Printed copies are available from the Carver County Historical Society in Waconia, with proceeds split between the Society and the non-profit Carver-on-the-Minnesota, under whose umbrella the work was made. The digital edition is dedicated to the public domain.

Cover of The Sheriffs of Carver County

The Sheriffs of Carver County

John von Walter · 2005

The First 150 Years: 1855–2005. A history of a century and a half of Carver County sheriffs.

Heritage Preservation

The restored Dr. William A. Griffin House

Dr. William A. Griffin House

2012 Carver Heritage Preservation Award

The restoration of the circa 1858 home of Carver County’s first practicing physician, at 400 Oak Street. Story and photographs by John von Walter.

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