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100 years ago Dan Patch 20006The presentation of the Governor’s Proclamation commemorating "Dan Patch Day" at the Minnesota State Fair with Author Tim Brady, Jens Bohn, Rep. Duke Powell & Savage Mayor Tom Brennan. — at Minnesota State Fair.
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A quiet summer day on the Minnesota River - Savage farmThe steamboat landing at the International Stock Food Farm. Mr. Savage is the first man in the cap and is discussing some contemplated work on his launch.
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The great Dan PatchSeptember 1, 1905 Shakopee Tribune

Dan Patch to go against his record Monday at Minnesota State Fair.
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The Horse ShoerThis is an example of what the Minnesota River gives Nash after a hards day work shoeing Dan Patch 1905.
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Rail station at the International Stock farm, SavageConductor Monty, telling Mr. Savage important news at the station at the International Stock Farm circa 1905.
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Track at the International Stock Food FarmA view on the fine mile track at Savage Minnesota International Stock Food Farm.
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Mares at the InternationalBrood mares are on International Stock Food Farm. Mares and colts enjoying the rich pasture of the Minnesota River Valley.
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Straw Stables at Savage's farmThis is a photograph of the old straw stable on the farm when Mr. Savage bought it in 1902.
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Show speed king - Dan Patch 1911August 31, 1911 - South St Paul Reporter

Famous World's Pacing Champion will be shown at Minnesota Exhibtion...
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Dan Patch Days 1954The first Dan Patch Days and button.
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Dan Patch Days 1955Dan Patch Days parade, 1955. Photo compliments of Terry Kearney.
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Dan Patch Days 1960Promoting Dan Patch Days 1960.
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Dan Patch Days 1962Dan Patch Days August 2, 1962 Dakota County Tribune.
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Dan Patch Days 19631963 ad for Dan Patch Days.
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Lions Club started Dan Patch Days 10 yearss agoJuly 18, 1963 Minnesota Valley Review.

It's the tenth anniversary of Dan Patch Days....
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Savage during Dan Patch Days1967 Dan Patch Days provides view of street sign on Highway 13 pointing out Savage businesses.
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Dick Cullum, column on Dan Patch the horse and "days" 1971July 30, 1971 - Minneapolis Star Tribune, columnist Dick Cullum tells the story of Dan Patch and upcoming Dan Patch Days in Savage.
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1973 - Dan Patch Days Button design for the annual event honoring Dan Patch and owner Marion Savage.
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Dan Patch Days buttonsDan Patch Days 1974.
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1975 - Dan Patch DaysButton design for the annual event honoring Dan Patch and owner Marion Savage.
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Dan Patch Days program 1975Cover of the Dan Patch Program 1975.
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Harold Savage 1976August 1976 - Burnsville Sun interview with Harold Savage, son of Marion W, who owned Dan Patch.
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Dan Patch Days program 1976Cover for the Dan Patch Days program 1976.
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Dan Patch Race Track site - Minnesota Masonic Home April 1995 - Dan Patch Race Track site - Minnesota Masonic Home information.
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Dan Patch coloring contest1999 - Dan Patch Coloring Contest.
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Dan Patch winter 1903January 16, 1903 Minneapolis Daily Times
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Dan Patch DaysDan Patch Days parade 2004.
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2006 - Dan Patch Days Button design for the annual event honoring Dan Patch and owner Marion Savage.
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Dan Patch Christmas ornament2008 - The Dan Patch Historical Society has created this one of a kind keepsake. This is a custom crafted Pewter ornament, measures 2 1/2 inches in diameter and is a Limited Edition piece.
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2011 - Dan Patch Days Button design for the annual event honoring Dan Patch and owner Marion Savage.
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