Duluth Denfeld Class of 1961 - Photos of Duluth Pre 1940
Pictures in Gallery: 241
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.
John Jacob Astor Schooner sinks in 1844. First American commercial ship that sailed Lake Superior. This is a modern painting by MN artist Howard Silvertson, Grand Marais MN. Zenith Web ...
Bad Jack Webb who in 1921 killed three police officers in the Hibbing area,was hunted down and brought back into town across the fender of a car like a hunting trophy. Schools were released t...
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...
