Bio of ROBINSON, Charles N. (b.1853 d.1915), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol II, pg 413-414
CHARLES N. ROBINSON
With the history of industrial and commercial development in Minneapolis the
name of Charles N. Robinson is closely associated, inasmuch as he became a
prominent figure in the ownership and operation of a large planing mill devoted
to the manufacture of sash, doors and blinds. In this undertaking he succeeded
his father, Sumner C. Robinson, who is mentioned at length on another page of
this work. The son was born at Bridgeton, New Jersey, June 11, 1853, and was but
four years of age when brought by his parents to the west, so that his public
school training was received in Minneapolis, while later he continued his
studies in the University of Minnesota. He early began learning the carpenter's
trade, at which he worked until 1892, when he entered the employ of Bardwell &
Robinson, of which firm his father was one of the partners. He acquired a
thorough and practical knowledge of every phase of the business of manufacturing
sash, doors and blinds, gaining a comprehensive under­standing of the details of
production, and when his father died he succeeded him in the presidency of the
company, which has been an important factor in the building interests of
Minneapolis for almost a half-century. The company has figured most prominently
in supplying builders with woodwork and interior finishings and the output of
its factory is found in most of the leading buildings of both a public and
private nature in this city. Charles N. Robinson was an alert, progressive and
enter­prising business man, and while he entered upon a business already
established, he displayed a most progressive spirit in meeting the conditions of
the times and in enlarging his interests according to modern commercial ideals
and methods.
In 1875 Mr. Robinson was united in marriage to Miss Kate Eveland, a daughter of
Andreas and Agnes (Hargrave) Eveland. The mother was born in Liverpool,
Eng­land, while the father was a native of Wisconsin, and in 1873 they came to
Minneapolis, where they spent their remaining days. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson became
the parents of three sons: Frank S., Levi C. and Howard A., all residents of
Minneapolis, where they are well known. All of the sons are consistent followers
of Masonic teachings and Mr. Robinson, the father, was also a Mason, belonging
to Plymouth Lodge. He likewise held membership with the Benevolent Protective
Order of Elks and with the North Side Commercial Club. He was a lifelong
republican, giving stalwart allegiance to the party, and he had membership in
the Minneapolis Athletic Club. He took an earnest interest and practical part in
the general upbuilding and improve­ment of the city and the efforts to secure
the best government. He was not an active partisan, but was an earnest supporter
of all plans for the general good and his zeal and activity in behalf of
Minneapolis were of an effective and beneficial character. He passed away June
11, 1915, after a residence of about fifty-eight years in this city. There are
few who have for a longer period been identified with Minneapolis and her
upbuilding and throughout the time Mr. Robinson played well his part as an
honorable business man and progressive resident. His sterling qualities endeared
him to all who knew him and he left behind many friends.