The Robards House

Living History

The Robards House | A Historic Home in Alexandria, Minnesota

A woman in a patterned dress stands by a kitchen sink arranging orange flowers in a vase, with sunlight coming through the window and plants on the counter.

Current Robards House owner, Rachel Golberg.

A house with a

story to tell.

The Robards House is more than a historic home—it's where our family's story continues. Rich with local history and timeless character, this home has witnessed generations of change while preserving its unique place in Alexandria's heritage. Today, our family is honored to call the Robards House home, caring for its legacy while filling its rooms with new memories, laughter, and everyday life. We love sharing the history of this special place and celebrating the connection between its remarkable past and our family's future.

Five

bedrooms

Five

bathrooms

Three

floors

Explore Timeline

Journey

Through Time

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1872

Oscar an George Robards team up with John Cowing to form Cowing Robards. Initially the store was an outpost selling supplies like lanterns and providing services like shoeing horses. 

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1889

The Robards House is completed. Built by contractor James Aiton for Oscar Robards and his wife Cecile, it sits on the shores of Lake Winona.

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1919

Oscar Robards dies. His son Hugh "Pat" returns from World War I to take over the business as well as the Robards House. 

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1925

Hugh "Pat" Robards marries Klara Petersen. 

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2019-01-01

1980

Hugh "Pat" Robards dies at the age of 86. His wife Klara passes less that one month later. 

2019-01-01

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1990

The Robards House becomes a bed and breakfast. Each guest room was named after a founding family in Alexandria.

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2020

Rachel Golberg and her family purchase the home. We've been here ever since!

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Address

518 Sixth Avenue W, Alexandria, MN 56308

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