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1. Skyline Drive-in Theater, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Jemmison, Ray C.
Date Created:
1990?
Description:
This drive in theater opened September 1948 and closed August 1986.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2. Neighborhoods of Duluth: Lakeside Lester Park, Glenwood Street, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1957?
Description:
Lakeside Lester Park; Glenwood Street; boys on bicycles; cars; houses; neighborhood; school
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

3. Resort, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1955 - 1960
Description:
Cabins at an unidentified resort.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4. Gilmore Summer Stock, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1950?
Description:
Paul and Virginia Gilmore's comedy theater on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5. Aerial Lift Bridge: Band performs at Aerial Bridge Event, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1947?
Description:
Unidentified event draws people to the base of the bridge.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

6. Temple Opera Building, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1942 - 1950
Description:
The top floors and the iconic onion bulb feature of the Temple Opera building were removed. The Orpheum Theater, up the avenue, was built in 1910.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

7. Neighborhoods of Duluth: West Duluth, Memorial Field, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1942
Description:
West Duluth; Memorial Field; WPA; Works Projects Administration; workers; four men working; Duluth park; painters
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. Neighborhoods of Duluth: West Duluth, Wade Baseball Stadium, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Gallagher, Louis Perry, Sr., 1875-1945
Date Created:
1940?
Description:
Wade Stadium was Duluth Municipal Stadium. Wade Stadium was dedicated on July 16, 1941, 3:00 p.m. Duluth Municipal Stadium located at 34th Ave West and Grand, or 35th avenue west and Michigan Street, was renamed Wade Municipal Stadium February 3, 1954, to honor the late Frank Wade, former owner of the Duluth Dukes baseball team. Wade was sited as having made durable contributions to Duluth. Letters from the community were sent to Mayor George D. Johnson encouraging the name change. The letters were sent on to Frank Wade's widow. The stadium was constructed by WPA workmen under sponsorship of the Parks Department with a seating capacity of 6,000. It was originally built in 1940-1941 at a cost of $223,000. It is sometimes called the Duluth All-Sports Stadium. It should not be confused with Public School Stadium. West Duluth; ore docks; harbor; two baseball stadiums; Duluth Municipal Stadium located at Thirty-Fourth Ave West and Grand, was renamed Wade Municipal Stadium February 3, 1954, to honor Frank Wade, former owner of the Duluth Dukes baseball team; baseball diamond; trees; gain elevators; coal dock; coal unloading cranes; Elliott meat plant
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

9. Neighborhoods of Duluth: West Duluth, Zoo, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Gallagher, Louis Perry, Sr., 1875-1945
Date Created:
1939?
Description:
West Duluth; Duluth Zoo grounds at Seventy-second Avenue west; ponds; bridge; elephant house and elephant named Bessie
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

10. West Duluth Zoo, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Florman, Kurt B.
Date Created:
1930?
Description:
West Duluth; Duluth Zoo grounds at Seventy-second Avenue west; most of the zoo buildings were constructed in 1927 including the primate house, aviary and pheasant house; view of main building; people; children; cars in background; summer
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

11. Neighborhoods of Duluth: West Duluth, Fairmount Park, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
West Duluth; Fairmount Park; stone bridge; people walking; boy in wagon; trees; summer
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

12. Neighborhoods of Duluth: West Duluth, Zoo building, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930
Description:
West Duluth; Zoo interior; main zoo building; people; children; zoo animal cages
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

13. Neighborhoods of Duluth: West Duluth, Memorial Park, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1929
Description:
West Duluth; Memorial Park between Elinor Grand and North Central Avenues; street view; trees; cars; view of city; summer
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

14. Sleigh rides, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1925?
Description:
Large sleds and sleighs were constructed in Duluth. One company was the McMartin's Carriage Works. Groups and organizations hired sleighs for outings like this unidentified group stopped in front of the St. Louis County Courthouse at Fifth Avenue West and First Street. The man next to the driver is holding a trumpet.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

15. Neighborhoods of Duluth: Morgan Park, Good Fellowship Club Auditorium, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1925?
Description:
Morgan Park; Good Fellowship Club; Auditorium; lights; stage; windows; chairs
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

16. Neighborhoods of Duluth: Morgan Park, Clubhouse, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1925?
Description:
Morgan Park clubhouse; gymnasium; indoor track; four men working; paint cans
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

17. Three Happy Families at Lunch, Hibbing Oliver Club Picnic, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1925-08-09
Description:
Oliver Iron Mining Company provided employee outings and recreation including annual picnics for workers and their families.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

18. Picnickers Enjoying Their Noon-Day Luncheon, Hibbing Oliver Club Picnic, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1925-08-09
Description:
Oliver Iron Mining Company provided employee outings and recreation including annual picnics for workers and their families.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

19. Milk and Ice Cream Cone Booth, Hibbing Oliver Club Picnic, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1925-08-09
Description:
Oliver Iron Mining Company provided employee outings and recreation including annual picnics for workers and their families.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

20. Kiddies Delight - The Merry-Go-Round, Hibbing Oliver Club Picnic, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1925-08-09
Description:
Oliver Iron Mining Company provided employee outings and recreation including annual picnics for workers and their families.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

21. Ice Cream Cone Dispenser, Hibbing Oliver Club Picnic, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1925-08-09
Description:
Oliver Iron Mining Company provided employee outings and recreation including annual picnics for workers and their families.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

22. Human Wheelbarrow Race, Hibbing Oliver Club Picnic, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1925-08-09
Description:
Oliver Iron Mining Company provided employee outings and recreation including annual picnics for workers and their families.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

23. Girl's Sack Race, Hibbing Oliver Club Picnic, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1925-08-09
Description:
Oliver Iron Mining Company provided employee outings and recreation including annual picnics for workers and their families.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

24. Diving Contest, Hibbing Oliver Club Picnic, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1925-08-09
Description:
Oliver Iron Mining Company provided employee outings and recreation including annual picnics for workers and their families.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

25. Coffee Kitchen, Hibbing Oliver Club Picnic, Hibbing, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1925-08-09
Description:
Oliver Iron Mining Company provided employee outings and recreation including annual picnics for workers and their families.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs
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