Article written by Cokato Museum staff Missing museums? Bored? Ever think about making your own exhibit, but aren't sure how museums design theirs?
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Written by Cokato Museum Staff Cokato Boat and Cabinet Works was started by Gordon L. Mattson in the garage of his parents, John and Levina Mattson. In the spring of 1948, Gordon moved his boat-building business to a facility on his father's property on Highway 12 in Cokato. He was soon joined by his brother, Milton Mattson, who helped Gordon construct custom made cedar strip boats in 12, 14, and 16 foot sizes.
Written by Cokato Museum Staff Johnson Produce building around 1940. Located on the corner of Millard Ave and 2nd St. NW.(Photograph by August Akerlund, ca. 1940) Cokato businesses tend to have long histories. Johnson Produce is one that was here for almost half a century. Questions that some people may have are, "How did this business come about?", "Why was it so successful?" and "What was the business like?". Well, look no further than this blog as we will try to answer most of your questions here.
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