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1. G. Poirier Boot Store, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1880?
Description:
Northwest corner of Lake avenue and Superior street shoe and boot store of G. Poirier; workers; street; boardwalk; aprons; signs like boots; adjacent businesses
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

2. Grand Opera House, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1888?
Description:
Grand Opera House front entrance and fa?ºade; built by Munger and Markell; fourth avenue west and Superior street; people; Cormany photographer; post office; signs; Chamber of Commerce
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

3. Boyce's Drug Store, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890?
Description:
Boyce's Drug Store; Third Avenue pharmacy; street; boarding house sign; businesses; horse drawn wagon; people; avenue businesses
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4. Bridge construction in Lester Park, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1894?
Description:
Bridge construction over Lester river at Lester Park; Grand Avenue or the early name for Superior street at the Lester area; image was used in 1894 parks department annual report
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5. Fargusson building on fire, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1894?
Description:
Fighting fire at Fargusson building at fourth avenue west and Superior street; water spray; firemen; hoses; signs; smoke
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

6. Lyceum Theater, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1900 - 1910
Description:
The Lyceum Theater at 423 West Superior Street had a seating capacity of 1,281 for operas, plays, and vaudeville until 1921 when it was a movie house. Built in 1891 with lumberman Andreas M. Miller financing, it stood until torn down in January 1966. Built to a Traphagen and Fitzpatrick architectural design of brick and brownstone quarried locally, the details were carved by O. George Thrana a Norwegian master stone carver. The triple arched entrance had bronze doors. The stone lions on either side of the entrance were moved to the Duluth zoo when it was razed. The carved comedy and tragedy masks on either side of the entrance were cut from the facade and hang in the theater of the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

7. Seventh Avenue Incline Railway, Duluth, Minnesota 3000 Feet Long 604 Feet High

Creator:
Hakkerup, Niels L.
Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Seventh avenue west incline car number 163 descending with passengers and motorman; buildings
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. St. Louis County Courthouse and Jail, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1900?
Description:
St. Louis County Courthouse and jail, 6th Avenue East and 2nd Street; Hearding Hospital
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

9. St. Louis River, near Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Green, Captain Walter J.
Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Island in St. Louis River; tug towing raft of logs.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

10. Superior Street looking east from Seventh Avenue west; EEE, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Fenney, Knute L.; Adams, John P. H.
Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Downtown Duluth street scene Superior street looking east from seventh avenue west; people; horse wagons
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

11. Wisconsin state letter carriers convention, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Crandall, Robert S.; Fletcher, George W.
Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Roger's Boulevard was a lengthy drive at the top of the hillside for visitors and residents in carriages and wagons to enjoy views of Duluth all along its length.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

12. Laying corner stone of Carnegie Library, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Higgins, C. L.
Date Created:
1901
Description:
Laying corner stone of Carnegie library
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

13. Aftermath of fire at Seventh Avenue west incline, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Hall, C. H.
Date Created:
1901-05-28
Description:
Smoldering tracks, powerhouse and pavilion after fire consumes the seventh avenue west incline
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

14. Iroquois W. L. T. Company, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Crandall, Robert S.; Fletcher, George W.
Date Created:
1902
Description:
The 1901 passenger steamer S. S. Iroquois in the Lake Superior waters at Duluth ran the Isle Royale Route.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

15. Washington Harbor Isle Royale, Isle Royale, Michigan

Creator:
Crandall, Robert S.; Fletcher, George W.
Date Created:
1902
Description:
Isle Royale, a part of the state of Michigan, is located just off the Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior with a historical population of Minnesota residents.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

16. F. M. Osborne at Ore Dock, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Crandall, Robert S.; Fletcher, George W.
Date Created:
1902?
Description:
Early vessel near ore dock ready for loading.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

17. One of Miller's Camps on the midway, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Crandall, Robert S.; Fletcher, William R.
Date Created:
1902?
Description:
One of Miller's Camps on the Midway; logging camp; 512; ten men; snow
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

18. Ore Dock Railroad Tracks, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Crandall, Robert S.; Fletcher, George W.
Date Created:
1902?
Description:
Three ore docks with the 1896 Rockefeller steamer Sir William Siemens ready to load at one.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

19. Polish Congregation wearing delegate ribbons, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Miller, Alfred
Date Created:
1903?
Description:
Unidentified congregation including Jake Pulaski gathered for an unidentified event.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

20. Aerial Lift Bridge under construction, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Fenney, Knute L.; Adams, John P. H.
Date Created:
1904?
Description:
Aerial bridge under construction; Wenisch and Bourgeault cut stone contractors sign; steamer exiting harbor through canal; light house on south pier near bridge
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

21. View of aerial bridge under construction, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Hopkins, Albert F.
Date Created:
1904?
Description:
View from about fifth street and second avenue east of aerial bridge under construction
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

22. Aerial ferry bridge, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Fenney, Knute L.; Adams, John P. H.
Date Created:
1905
Description:
Aerial ferry bridge from near the Corps of Engineers building; gondola over canal Minnesota Point buildings visible
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

23. Federal Building or Post Office, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1905
Description:
Federal Building; Post Office 5th Avenue West and 1st Street, stone carving eagle; brownstone; street lights; pedestrians; horses; vehicles
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

24. A. Fitger and Company brewery buildings, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
Fenney, Knute L.; Adams, John P. H.
Date Created:
1905 - 1908
Description:
Fitger and Co bottling department and brew house buildings; street scene with cars; 600 east superior street
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

25. Incline on Seventh Avenue, Duluth, Minnesota

Creator:
McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
View of seventh avenue west incline railway in Duluth bisecting the hillside; housing stock; businesses; signs; railroad cars; photo number 1987; Weather Bureau Building is next to the track at the top of the hill at 631 west seventh street built in 1904
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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