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151. Wide view of Superior Street and Clark House, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Gaylord, Paul B., 1848-1936; Thompson, Edward A.
Date Created:
1871?
Description:
Superior street full of stumps and Clark House with extension on back
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

152. Wide view of Spruce dump slide, Eveleth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1918-12-15
Description:
Wide view of Spruce dump slide.
Contributing Institution:
Iron Range Research Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

153. Wholesale District of Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1924
Description:
In the foreground is the wholesale district on the waterfront of the Duluth harbor. In the background are grain elevators. In this photo, Michigan Street is at the far right in front of the Union Depot. Railroad Street is parallel to Michigan and runs in front of the Duluth Terminal building and Northern Cold Storage Company (with the white steam) at 400 South Ninth Avenue West. The Patrick Building at 302 South Fifth Avenue West and Commerce Street is between the Hickory sign and the Northern Drug Company building. Hickory is the main brand of Kelley-How-Thomson Company. It and Stone-Ordean-Wells are wholesale grocery businesses. The elevated streets are Sixth and Ninth Avenues West. A number of railroad depots and tracks are prominent.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

154. W. H. Jacoby, Scienced Photographer and Artist photographs Fort Ridgley, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Jacoby, William H.
Date Created:
1880 - 1910
Description:
Business trade card advertising the services of photographer W.H. Jacoby.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Trade cards

155. Whitney Brothers Gravel Business Structure, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Starkey, George Fairchild, 1916-2001
Date Created:
1959
Description:
Winter view of the remnants of the Whitney Brothers rock crushing business that stand in Lake Superior off the shore at Canal Park near the Aerial lift bridge. William A. Whitney and E. Harvey Whitney of Superior, Wisconsin, had a sand and gravel processing business. The largest concrete form was the dredging or crushing building. The structure was built in 1919. A tunnel ran from the building to Minnesota Point. There was a conveyor belt and railroad spur adjacent to the concrete building. Sand from the Apostle Islands and gravel from Grand Marais were carried to Duluth on a small vessel named LIMIT. There was also a tug the WILLIAM A. WHITNEY.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

156. White Swan Drug Store, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890?
Description:
White Swan Drug Store Louis Reitz and Dr. J. J. Eklund; 3 east Superior street; children; signs
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

157. White Swan Drug Store, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1888
Description:
White Swan Drug Store; girl Helga Reitz; clergyman
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

158. White safety patch painted on drill press arm, Leonidas shops, Eveleth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1923-12-01
Description:
White safety patch painted on drill press arm.
Contributing Institution:
Iron Range Research Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

159. White Iron Lake Iron Company's engine house, Ely, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890 - 1910
Description:
Its sign reads, "White Iron Lake Iron Co. / of Duluth, / Vermillion [sic] Iron Dist. / Sect 2, T [6]2, R 12."
Contributing Institution:
Iron Range Research Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

160. White Gasoline Engines, from Globe Iron Works Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Globe Iron Works Company
Date Created:
1903
Description:
Illustrated trade catalog of stationary and portable gasoline engines. Stationary engines are used for industrial work and portable engines are used primarily for farm and ranch work.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

161. White Eagle Service Station, Worthington, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
The White Eagle service station in Worthington, Minnesota, on Second Avenue and Ninth Street. John Kingery attendant and T.P. Baker agent.
Contributing Institution:
Nobles County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

162. White Eagle Filling Station, Madelia, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930 - 1950?
Description:
Exterior view of Madelia's Mobil White Eagle Filling Station.
Contributing Institution:
Watonwan County Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

163. Whipple's Livery Barn, Detroit, Minnesota

Date Created:
1897
Description:
Two babies in a carriage outside Whipple's Livery barn in Detroit, Minnesota (became Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in 1926).
Contributing Institution:
Becker County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

164. W. H. Holz Cigar Factory, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1898
Description:
Interior view of the W. H. Holz cigar factory in St. Peter. The factory opened in 1898, and was located on the east side of the 400 block of South Minnesota Avenue.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

165. Where's the Policeman Going? Turn Over and See, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Washburn-Crosby Company
Date Created:
1880 - 1910
Description:
Business trade card advertising flour made by the Washburn-Crosby Milling Company.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Trade cards

166. When the Rollers Do Strike, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
North Restaurant, Lunch Counter, and Oyster Room
Date Created:
1880 - 1910
Description:
Business trade card advertising North Restaurant, Lunch Counter and Oyster Room.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Trade cards

167. Wheeler and Bennett Brickyard, North Mankato, Minnesota

Date Created:
1895?
Description:
View of the Wheeler and Bennett Brickyard with people, horses, and buggies.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

168. What We Do, Catalog of the Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company
Date Created:
1906?
Description:
Illustrated booklet outlining the industry of the Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Company Includes structural iron work, steel skeleton buildings, bridges, grain elevators and storage tanks, engines, and power plants.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Catalogs

169. What "O. D." Knows About Wheat, Compliments of Land Commissioner, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Twin Cities Land Commission
Date Created:
1880 - 1910
Description:
Card from Land Commissioner J. Bookwalter.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Trade cards

170. What is Home without a Mother?, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Date Created:
1880 - 1910
Description:
Business trade card advertising the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company's Minneapolis location.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Trade cards

171. Whaleback barge at coal dock, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Newton, George A.
Date Created:
1890?
Description:
Whaleback barge at coal dock; workers; equipment
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

172. W. G. Willis Block, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1882?
Description:
W. G. Willis Block; 219 West Superior; Boston One Price Clothing House; identified men
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

173. W. F. Liedloff's Saddle and Harness Shop, Mankato, Minnesota

Date Created:
1881?
Description:
Exterior view of W. F. Liedloff's Saddle and Harness Shop with three men in front of store. Black crepe hangs over door in honor of President Garfield's death.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

174. West Sveadahl Creamery, Sveadahl, Minnesota

Date Created:
1912
Description:
Exterior view of the Sveadahl Creamery, once a hub of Watonwan County economics.
Contributing Institution:
Watonwan County Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

175. West Sveadahl Church and band, Sveadahl, Minnesota

Date Created:
1922
Description:
Exterior view of the Sveadahl Church with congregation and band photographed in front of the building.
Contributing Institution:
Watonwan County Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

176. West side of Main Street looking north, Hendricks, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910 - 1920
Description:
Sidewalks continue across the street while the sidewalks themselves are well above the street. This era was a mixture, the automobile along with the horse and wagon.
Contributing Institution:
Lincoln County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

177. West side of Main Street looking north, Hendricks, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910 - 1920
Description:
The First National Bank, clothing store, drug store, the PJ Ness cash store and hardware store are some of the business on early Main Street. Wooden traffic signs, Model T Fords and a few people are seen. Many of these buildings remain today much as they were.
Contributing Institution:
Lincoln County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

178. West side of Main Street, Lake Crystal, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915?
Description:
View of the west side of Main Street in Lake Crystal with the Cozy Theater, Home Bakery Caf, persons, and automobile parked.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

179. West side of Main Street, Hendricks, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920
Description:
Four of these buildings remain today, looking much as they did in this picture. The building at the south end is under construction. It was the creamery. Today it is being renovated to be used as a brewery.
Contributing Institution:
Lincoln County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

180. Westside milling district, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1888 - 1890
Description:
Mills along the Westside, shows Humbolts Mill and the Galaxy Mill Elevator; the Minneapolis Western railroad line runs above on the bluff.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin History Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

181. Westside milling district, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890-02
Description:
Mills along the Westside; also shows the Minneapolis Western Railroad.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin History Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

182. Westside milling district, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900-01
Description:
View of the Westside Milling building and the Mill Pond.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin History Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

183. Westside milling district, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890-02-13
Description:
View of the Minneapolis Eastern trestle in the west side milling district.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin History Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cyanotypes

184. Westside milling district, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890-02-13
Description:
View of the west side milling district showing part of the tailrace and a portion of the Stone Arch Bridge.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin History Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Cyanotypes

185. Westport Hotel, Westport Township, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Exterior view of the Westport Hotel with three children and a dog in front of the hotel.
Contributing Institution:
Pope County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

186. Westport Bank and Post Office, Westport Township, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Exterior view of the Westport Bank and Post Office. Photograph was printed in reverse, as evidenced in the Post Office's sign.
Contributing Institution:
Pope County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

187. West Humphrey Street, Lake Crystal, Minnesota

Date Created:
1930?
Description:
View of West Humphrey Street in Lake Crystal with businesses visible including the James Brothers.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

188. West Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
West Hotel
Date Created:
1880 - 1910
Description:
Business trade card advertising West Hotel.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Trade cards

189. West Hotel Menu, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1884
Description:
West Hotel dinner menu featuring blue point oysters, mock turtle a la Francaise, filet of beef a la Chartreuse, and soft shell crabs a la Creole. The West Hotel, designed by prominent architect LeRoy Buffington, occupied the corner of Fifth Street and Nicollet Avenue from 1884-1940. The Queen Anne-style building sported a Moorish-inspired dining room and boated the nation's largest hotel lobby.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Menus

190. Western Steel Products Company, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Gallagher, Louis Perry, Sr., 1875-1945
Date Created:
1925?
Description:
Western Steel advertised its Western Steel Buildings for protection against fire and weather. It manufactured fire escapes and sheet metal products. It was located at the southwest corner of Prescott and Commonwealth Avenue.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

191. Western National Bank, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1928?
Description:
Western National Bank, 5629 Grand Avenue, at the intersection of Grand Avenue, Ramsey Street and Fifty Seventh Avenue West. Looking east on Grand Avenue, businesses on the left side of the photograph include J.C. Penney at 5629 Grand Avenue and the Modern Hotel at 5525 Grand Avenue.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

192. West End business men, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913-04-06
Description:
Businessmen of the West End of Duluth formed a business group.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

193. West End Advertiser Newsboys, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Newsboys for the West End Advertiser and publisher George M. Jensen (lower right in the derby hat) at Twenty First Avenue West and First Street in Duluth's West End. The West End Advertiser was the precursor to Jensen's Duluth Free Press.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

194. West Duluth Telephone Exchange, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1930?
Description:
West Duluth; Calumet telephone exchange 702 North Fifty-Fourth Avenue West; brick building; telephone pole; sidewalks; steps; street; landscaping
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

195. West Duluth iron works, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1895?
Description:
West Duluth iron works; cluster of buildings surrounding a smokestack; workman; snow
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

196. West Duluth Furnace Company, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890?
Description:
West Duluth Furnace Company; Interlake Iron; winter; snow; railroad spur
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

197. West Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1928-12-16
Description:
This is a view of Seventy First Avenue West and Grand Avenue. The Fairmont Park loop allows streetcars to turn around. Fairmont Park is home to the Duluth zoo. At the far right is a neighborhood grocery store.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

198. West Duluth Acme Match Corporation, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1931-04-13
Description:
West Duluth Acme Match Corporation; 212 North Fortieth Avenue West; was also used for Seven-Up bottling; see also Precision Products Incorporated photograph
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

199. West Broadway looking north from 41st 1/2 Street, Robbinsdale, Minnesota

Date Created:
1925
Description:
The Fawcett Building is on the east side of the street.
Contributing Institution:
Robbinsdale Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

200. West Biwabik Mine, Biwabik, Minnesota

Date Created:
1895
Description:
Biwabik Mine with Drake and Stratton Works, featuring railroad tracks.
Contributing Institution:
Iron Range Research Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs
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