Duluth Denfeld Class of 1961 - Photos of Duluth Pre 1940
Pictures in Gallery: 238
Over 24 pages of photos were lost. Although I have the photo's on file I do not have the dates, sources or appropriate narratives. We will start this section over and I will try to do a few a week with the necessary information and sources.
Duluth Bethel new home in 1911 at 23 Mesaba Ave. The mission was the same as the old Bethel to house needy men. Â The facility could house 200 residents. Â They moved to this area because the 'Bowe...
1923 the Duluth Kellys win their first NFL game against the Akron Pros 10-7. The game was played at the Duluth Athletic Park. Season ended with 4 wins and 3 losses. This team was eventf...
John Walsman was hung in 1885 on the grounds of the St. Louis County Court house. 75 people were given tickets to have a close view of the hanging and the large crowd of other on lookers were...
Lester River Fish Hatchery, 1888-1946 was used as a fish hatchery. The building was sold to UMD in 1947. Location 6008 London Road.Photo Library of Congress Zenith Web Site
K.I. Dresser hit the gas instead of the brake and drove through the rail on the transfer bridge July 1918. Â He caused Bridgman-Russell's horse and wagon to also go through the rail. Â Dresser was ...
Sinclair Lewis and spouse visit Duluth in their travel trailer in July 1918. He returned to Duluth in 1943 and purchased a home at 2601 E. Second St. Left Duluth in 1945 and published t...
Prohibition Cartoon. Duluth voted to go dry starting July 1, 1917 two years prior to when national prohibition was declared. This lasted only one year and was rescinded the following year. Â The ca...
Sea Monster was reported by a Ore Boat Capt. June 1902. Described in the Duluth News Tribune as a huge fish of the 'Electric Variety.' Spotted near Knife Island and was blamed for the ship wrecks. ...
Fitger's was saved during prohibition (1920 - 1933) by selling this Silver Spray sparkling beverage which mixed well with bathtub gin and bootleg whiskey. Also had non-alcoholic beer named 'P...
