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Biography of Christopher Syverson of Glynden Minnesota

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Christopher Syverson, the well-known proprietor of the Syverson Hotel in Glynden, Minnesota, has a remarkable background. Born in Norway in 1855, he immigrated to the United States in 1881 and settled in Glynden. Starting as a farm worker, he eventually owned a farm before transitioning to a successful meat market business. In 1908, he opened the Syverson Hotel, now managed by his son Augustus A. Syverson. With elegant and comfortable guest rooms, a beautifully decorated parlor and office, and a delightful dining experience overseen by Mrs. Syverson, the hotel has become a popular choice, especially among traveling salesmen. Christopher Syverson’s family and his son’s aptitude for hotel management contribute to the establishment’s success.

Dassel, Minnesota Those were the days

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We are presenting this book as written, the author just tells about people and items of interest.  Scattered through out the pages are listings for deaths and births.  Use the search on the right to search the Minnesota pages. About the Author Death Notices Outstanding Citizens Village Council 1880-1900 Most of the early settlers of Dassel and its vicinity came from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia and, last but not least, Sweden, especially from Vastergotland and Varmland. And some energetic families came over from Hutchinson and Kingston, which were thriving little villages at that time. In those early days they had …

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