The September 1958 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. "Ore, Iron, and Men" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The October 1958 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. "Ore, Iron, and Men" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The November 1958 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The December 1958 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The mining companies would conduct diamond drill core drilling to determine the geology of the rock beneath them. This letter describes the rock found as the mining company was looking at the possible development of the No. 8 Shaft, 29th level (Montana). The letter was sent to I.L. Reid, Supervisor of the Minnesota Explorations, Oliver Iron Mining Division located in Duluth, Minnesota.
Bridgeman-Russell was founded in 1888, and incorporated in 1903 by Duluthian Henry Bridgeman. Newell Francis Russell was born on a farm near Rush City, Minnesota in 1869. There were a number of Bridgeman ice cream stores in Duluth. This building is at 16 West First Street.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Oreck's ladies clothing store was established by the Oreckovsky family whose name was shortened to Oreck. Members of the family ran the business into the 1980s.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
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
The January 1959 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
Oliver Iron Mining Division, United States Steel Corporation
Date Created:
1959-01-01 - 1961-05-01
Description:
A map of the 27th level at the Soudan Mine starting from the beginning of the ore body and continuing west towards the stope on our tours. The map shows the drift (coming from the No. 8 Shaft), cross cuts, rock formations, raises, core sample drill holes, and two stope areas. Lake Superior Datum.
Oliver Iron Mining Division, United States Steel Corporation
Date Created:
1959-01-01 - 1962-01-01
Description:
A map of the 25th level at the Soudan Mine focusing on the Montana ore body. This is close up of the western section of the entire 25th Level map. The map shows the drifts, cross cuts, rock formations, raises, core sample drill holes, and stope areas. Lake Superior Datum.
Oliver Iron Mining Division, United States Steel Corporation
Date Created:
1959-01-01 - 1962-01-01
Description:
A map of the 25th level at the Soudan Mine focusing on the Montana ore body. This is close up of the western section of the entire 25th Level map. The map shows the drifts, cross cuts, rock formations, raises, core sample drill holes, and stope areas. Lake Superior Datum.
The February 1959 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The March 1959 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
This letter, sent to Dan Hestetune (a mining engineer at Soudan Mine), describes areas of interest between the No. 8 Shaft, 23rd and 25th levels. It explains where ore laid between the various levels and answers the question about whether the mine should continue east for more ore.
The April 1959 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The May 1959 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
Oliver Iron Mining Division, United States Steel Corporation
Date Created:
1959-05-01 - 1962-05-01
Description:
A map of the 27th level at the Soudan Mine starting from the beginning of the ore body and continuing west towards the stope on our tours. The map shows the drift (coming from the No. 8 Shaft), cross cuts, rock formations, raises, core sample drill holes, and two stope areas. Lake Superior Datum.
On the morning of May 3, 1959, crowds along the north pier of the Duluth Ship Canal salute the arrival of the British-registered merchant vessel Ramon de Larrinaga, the first upbound ship to traverse the newly opened St. Lawrence Seaway. The ship loaded grain at the Peavey and Cargill elevators before departing for Montreal and a voyage across the North Atlantic.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The June 1959 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The July 1959 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The August 1959 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The September 1959 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The October - November 1959 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The December 1959 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The January 1960 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The February 1960 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The April 1960 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The July 1960 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The July 1960 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The September 1960 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The November 1960 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The December 1960 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The north side of the 5700 block of Grand Avenue in West Duluth. Businesses include Ben Franklin, Peggy Ann's Shop, James O. Andersen Pharmacy, and the Doric Theatre (closed).
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
West Duluth; fifty-sixth Avenue west and Cody Street; 601 North fifty-sixth Avenue west at Cody; Bell Brothers Funeral Home fleet of hearses and staff; garages; glass block construction; vehicles; businessmen; undertakers; morticians
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Saw 14, side rubbing and polishing machine invented by Patrick Alexander in use in the Cold Spring Granite Company plant and operated by Gilbert Guggenberger.
West Duluth Street view; looking south on Central Avenue across Grand; Fifty-fifth (Central is Fifty-fifth) and Grand Avenue; gas stations; signs; cars; trucks; Farmer Outlet produce 416 North Central Avenue; Pioneer National bank 331 North Central Avenue; Sam's Pizza 403 North Central Avenue; Northern Pacific Railroad tracks (NY Ry); Zenith Furnace became Interlake Iron is in distance at Fifty-eighth Avenue west
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
West Duluth; view of streets looking east; Grand Avenue and Cody street; cars; truck; Phillips 66 gas station; Empress coffee building in center at 4832 Grand Avenue; Denfeld clock tower at left; Enger tower on the hilltop
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
West Duluth; Grand Avenue Intersection at Central Avenue; looking south on Central Avenue across Grand; Fifty-fifth (Central is Fifty-fifth) and Grand Avenue; gas stations; signs; cars; trucks; Farmer Outlet produce 416 North Central Avenue; Pioneer National bank 331 North Central Avenue; Sam's Pizza 403 North Central Avenue; Northern Pacific Railroad tracks; Zenith Furnace now Interlake Iron is in distance at Fifty-Eighth Avenue west; truck; traffic
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
West Duluth; Grand Avenue Intersection at Central Avenue; looking west on Grand Avenue; Fifty-fifth (Central is Fifty-fifth) and Grand Avenue; gas stations; signs; cars; trucks; traffic; streetlights; Dahlberg Paint 5501 Grand Avenue; Angus Barber Shop; liquor stores; Bridgeman's at 5517 Grand Avenue was one of many in Duluth; Dave's Auto Parts 5514 Grand Avenue; Gershgol's Economy Markets Incorporated a grocery store
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) looking toward Highway 13, Savage Minnesota. Businesses shown include the Dan Patch Bowling Lanes, Norm's Watch and Clock Repair, Gopher Heating, The Savage Municipal Liquor Store, the VFW, the Vine Street Bar, the Savage Post Office (in the former Riley Store), the Savage Cafe and the Dan Patch Apartments. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Oscar's Radiator Service and Bait Shop, owned by Oscar Wicklund, was located on Highway 13 at Vine Street (renamed Ottawa Avenue) Savage Minnesota. Originally the building was Mark Egan's Texaco and was razed between 1968 - 1970. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
The March 1961 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
These railroad tracks are parallel to Lake Superior which is not visible at the far right. Superior Street is at the far left with an edge of the brick Minnesota Power electric company's substation building showing at Fifteenth Avenue West. Superwood Corporation hardboard manufacturers is at the right and appears to be in front of the Huron Portland Cement silos. Garfield is at about Sixteenth Avenue West behind you at you look at this shot. Superwood is at Fourteenth Avenue West and Waterfront and the Huron Portland cement silo at Ninth Avenue West and waterfront.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The brewery was started in 1896. It was located at Twenty-ninth Avenue West and Helm Street or 231 South Twenty-ninth Avenue West. It was owned by Charles Meeske, Reiner Hoch, and E. N. Breitung. The malting plant was added in 1900, and other expansions in 1905 and 1911. After 1933 it produced Karlsbrau beer. It closed in the 1960's.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Elliott Meat began operations in 1893 when Hiram Riddle Elliott (died 1938) and Warren Mendenhall bought out the packing company of J. B. Sutphin and G. F. Swift. They renamed the firm and handled a full line of beef, pork, lamb, veal, processed ham and bacon. For 91 years thousands of people drew paychecks at Elliott's. Owner Dudley Smith closed the plant July 27, 1984, putting 100 people out of work. Rear view of plant.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The June 1961 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. ""Ore, Iron, and Men"" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
Exterior view of the Gambles shopping center after a fire. The fire started on July 31, 1962. Several young men are moving large boxes of trash away from the back of the store.
The November 1961 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. "Ore, Iron, and Men" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The December 1961 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. "Ore, Iron, and Men" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
Lake Avenue is perpendicular to Superior Street in downtown Duluth. Lake Avenue runs up and down the hillside. In Duluth, you are either directed "up the hill" or "down the hill", "away from the Lake" or "toward the Lake." Lake Superior is the primary fixture we orient people to. Lake Avenue is the road that leads you to the Aerial Lift Bridge. When you have crossed the bridge you are on South Lake Avenue on Minnesota Point. The businesses on South Lake Avenue in Canal Park are the businesses "below" Superior Street en route to the Bridge. Many of the buildings on South Lake Avenue are original frame or brick and stone buildings dating from the 1870s and 1880s. The little frame building at the right in the foreground of this photograph is 241-243 South Lake Avenue, the Standard Salt and Cement Company. Across the avenue is General Electric Supply Company at 244-246 South Lake Avenue. The board walk is still functioning. The Coast-to-Coast Stores bought the Duluth division of Marshall-Wells-Kelley How-Thomson Company in 1958, which ended the Duluth Marshall-Wells hardware firm's operation. The sign is not fibbing, Marshall-Wells was in fact the world's largest wholesale hardware company.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Elliott Meat began operations in 1893 when Hiram Riddle Elliott (died 1938) and Warren Mendenhall bought out the packing company of J. B. Sutphin and G. F. Swift. They renamed the firm and handled a full line of beef, pork, lamb, veal, processed ham and bacon. For 91 years thousands of people drew paychecks at Elliott's. Owner Dudley Smith closed the plant July 27, 1984, putting 100 people out of work.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The Giant Discount store was located at 2101 West Superior Street. 2103 West Superior was the location of the Young Old Timers Club, Nelson Knitting Mills was at 2105 West Superior.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The April 1962 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. "Ore, Iron, and Men" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
This building was the First Avenue Hotel and also the Samps Hotel. It is located at 251 South First Avenue East. The name St. Croix Avenue was changed to South First Avenue East in 1912. Today it is called Canal Park Drive .
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Looking down Fourth Avenue West from Fourth Street in downtown Duluth. The 16-story Alworth building constructed in a record nine months in 1909-1910 is the tall building at the left. It is at 306 West Superior Street. The 1932 built Medical Arts building is in the middle of the photograph at 324 West Superior Street.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
The August 1962 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. "Ore, Iron, and Men" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
Crowds of gawkers gathered behind barriers set up by police on the north side of First Street to observe the fire at Gambles shopping center. The fire started on July 31, 1962.
Onlookers, mostly children, standing in the rear of Gambles to to watch St. Cloud firefighters combat the fire at Gambles shopping center. The fire started on July 31, 1962.
Interior view of Gambles shopping center after a fire. A man (fire inspector?) uses a flashligh to inspect the damage. The fire started on July 31, 1962.
Exterior view of the Gambles shopping center after a fire. The fire started on July 31, 1962. Several young men are moving large boxes of trash away from the back of the store.
The October 1962 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. "Ore, Iron, and Men" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
The December 1962 issue includes newsworthy items of interest from the Eastern, Canisteo, Hibbing-Chisholm, Duluth and Gogebic (Ironwood, Michigan) Districts. "Ore, Iron, and Men" was a monthly magazine published by the Oliver Iron Mining Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel, from 1950-1963. It recorded the trends of iron mining and the steel industry, and the employees who worked in the Oliver Mine districts. It also recorded the events, activities and milestones of the employees families.
This local business at 4702 Grand Avenue began as Diamond Calk Horse Shoe in 1907 by Otto Swanstrom the inventor of the "diamond calks" in 1900. The plant was sold in the 1980s. In 1994, the last workers vacated. The building was razed in 1996.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
A view of Raleigh Street from Fifty Seventh Avenue West facing east. The North Pole Bar is at 506 Raleigh Street. Moline Inc. is in the background at 114 South Central Avenue. Moline was a manufacturer of bakery equipment.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Allen's Dodge Dealership and Ambulance Service on Minnesota Street (renamed 123rd Street West) Savage Minnesota was established at the same location in 1915. When owner Ed Allen retired in 1973, he sold the business, which became Southside Dodge. A portion of the original building remains in use as McHale Auto Body. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Construction began in 1965 for the Cedarvale Mall, Highway 13, Eagan, Minnesota's first major shopping center, which was enclosed. Included were a grocery, drug, hardware, shoe repair, clothing and specialty shops. In 2008 the mall was torn down and replaced by Twin Cities Premium Outlets.
The Green Hotel, built in the early 1900s, photographed before being burnt by the Savage Minnesota Fire Department in 1963 to become the site of Mark Egan's new Texaco Station. The Hotel also operated as the Boarding House, The Campbell Hotel and McDonnell's Hotel. This is the location of the Quality Inn, 4601 West Highway 13, Savage Minnesota. Del Stelling worked as a newspaper reporter and photographer, covering Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and other areas of Dakota County, Minnesota from 1959 - 1984.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all- gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all- gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all- gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
Interior of Plaza Food Centre, Burnsville Minnesota's first full service grocery store opened in 1963 at the Jet Plaza Shopping Center. In later years the business, on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, became known as Sullivan's SuperValu.
Jet Plaza, Burnsville's first shopping center opened in 1963 and was located on County Road 5 and Burnsville Parkway, Burnsville, Minnesota. Unique to the center was the all gas plant, which supplied both electricity and heat to the entire center. The center, which had been renamed Valley Ridge was torn down in 2011.
After a 1961 fire destroyed the Kearney Grocery Store, downtown Savage, Minnesota owners Gene and Mary Kearney constructed Savage's Valley Shopping Center which included Jim Brady Drug, Savage's first pharmacy.