Lakeville Barber Shop Maintains Small Town Charm.
excerpt by Troy Thompson of Patch
It’s hard not to get caught up in a little history when you walk through the doors of TR’s Barber Shop in Downtown Lakeville. Like a time capsule that was never stashed, the 53-year old establishment and community fixture is filled with reminders and mementos from days past.
History – TR’s Barber Shop in Lakeville. Like a time capsule that was never stashed, the 53-year old establishment and community fixture is filled with reminders and mementos from days past.
The iconic spinning barber poles that guide you to the doors are your first clue that you’re in for a traditional barber shop experience when you visit this Barber Shop. The guys in white inside that recognize customers by name and flash smiles to familiar faces passing by the large picture window confirms it.
A Lakeville native, Mohn opened this downtown barber shop in 1959 after being drafted while at St. Olaf College in Northfield and serving in the Army during the Korean War. He was an M24 Chaffee tank driver during that conflict and decided to attend barber school following his service rather than go back to college. A miniature replica of the tank along with a black and white photo of Mohn and the tank crew can be seen from the barber chair.
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