Bio of SUNDBY, George P. (b.1889), 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

Vol III, pg 629
GEORGE PHILIP SUNDBY
George P. Sundby, president of the Lake Street District Association of Commerce
and an enterprising merchant of Minneapolis, is a most loyal supporter of the
city because of his belief in its opportunities, and his enthusiasm finds
expression in effective work for its upbuilding and improvement. He was born at
Albert Lea, Minnesota, December 8, 1889, a son of George 0. and Laura A.
(Abbott) Sundby, the former a native of Norway and the latter of Indiana. In
1876 the father emigrated to the United States and after reaching this country
he at once made his way to Minnesota, first locating at Winona and later
removing to Albert Lea. He is now a resident of Minneapolis, where he is engaged
in merchandising, and he has also operated in real estate, winning success in
both lines of activity.
After his graduation from the Central high school of Minneapolis George P.
Sundby became a student at the University of Minnesota, which he attended for
two years, and then joined his father in business, forming a partnership which
has been continued. They conduct a general dry goods business, which includes
men's furnishings, and their establishment, which is located at Nos. 7-9 East
Lake street, is one of the best in this section of the city. Their stock is of
high grade, their prices are reason­able and their success is attributable to
the fact that their commercial transactions have always balanced up with the
principles of honor and integrity.
Mr. Sundby was married August 18, 1915, to Miss Olive Wahlund of Minneapolis,
and they have a daughter, Phyllis. Mr. Sundby is a live factor in his community
and is now serving as president of the Lake Street District Association of
Commerce, of which he was vice president in 1921. He is also a member of the
Calhoun and West Side Commercial clubs, the Lincoln and Odin clubs, and the Arpi
Male Chorus. He is a vocalist of ability, being the possessor of a fine baritone
voice. He is a progressive business man and a deservedly popular, highly
esteemed and influential citizen of Minneapolis, whose labors have been a vital
force in the advancement and development of his community.