Many of Mankato's businesses have served the citizens of this city for a very long time. In observance of the 120th anniversary of its charter, the City of Mankato compiled this list of long lived firms in 1988.

Businesses that have served the Mankato area for more than 100 years include:

Brett's Department Store 1858

First Bank

1868
Martin and Hoerr Jewelers 1870
Norwest Bank 1872
First Federal Savings and Loan 1881
Theodore Williams Insurance Company 1883
August Deike Transfer, Inc. 1886
Hilltop Florists 1886
Cheever and Asleson Architecture 1878

Businesses that have served the Mankato area for more than 75 years include:

Ben Deike Transfer and Storage

 1891 Willard Agency (real estate and insurance) 1901
Hick's Studio 1894 Goodman Jewelers 1907
Piper, Jaffray and Hopwood 1895 J.C. Marlow Milking Machine Company 1908
Kersten's Furs 1897 B.H. Chesley (automobiles and trucks) 1910
Landkamer's Furniture 1898 Clement's Chevrolet 1913
Blethen, Gage and Krause 1900 Mocol's Super Market 1914
Cuddy Mechanical Contractors 1900 Southern Minnesota Construction 1914
Farrish, Johnson and Maschka (attorneys) 1901 Schwickert's 1906

Businesses that have served the Mankato area for more than 50 years include:

Hagen Hardware 1916 Meyer and Sons 1931
J. C. Penney 1917 Southern Valley Co-op 1931
Snilsberg Danish Insurance 1918 Lundberg Furs and Clothing 1931
Artcraft Photo Service 1919 Kagermeier, Skaar, and Paulsen 1932
Mankato Oil Company 1919 Ramy Seed Company 1932
Stan A. Smith Jewelers 1919 Atwood Realty 1934
National Brushing and Parts Company 1920 M and M Signs 1935
Demaray Electric 1922 Jakobs Lumber 1935
Matt J. Graif Clothing 1924 Michels Motors 1936
Prudential Insurance 1924 Investors Diversified Services 1936
Brett's Beauty Salon 1928 Artcraft Press 1938
C and N Sales 1928 Key City Oil Company 1938
Cloverdale of Minnesota, Inc 1928 Paper Service Company 1938

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Source;

Lundin, Vernard E. At the Bend in the River. Windsor Publications, Inc. 1990.