Splish Splash Nash

Episode 38:The Nash family helped shape Robbinsdale for nearly a century, leaving their mark on farming, business, politics, public service, and recreation. Civil War veteran J. Elijah Nash became a dairy farmer, hardware merchant, and two-time Socialist candidate for governor. His son George built a thriving hardware and plumbing business, served as fire chief, and a flyer of weather flags above West Broadway. Floyd Nash transformed Crystal Lake into a bustling summer destination with Crystal Baths, drawing visitors from across the Twin Cities. As the family farm gave way to neighborhoods and the resort became parkland, the Nash legacy became woven into the fabric of Robbinsdale. It's a story of big ideas, hard work, and a family whose influence can still be seen along the shores of Crystal Lake today.