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.
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 This lasted only one year and was rescinded the following year.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...
Julius Barnes, appeared on the cover of Time Mag. in May 1930. This Duluthian was the President of the US Chamber of Commerce at that time which the article was about. He and his business partner A...
Sara Bernhardt, considered the 'greatest actor' in the world performed 'Camille' in a tent in Duluth. The massive tent was erected at London Rd. and 12th Ave E. (site of the current rose garden) an...
Elisabeth Congdon 1894-1977. Dedicated her life to community service. Was noted to have never flaunted her wealth. Murdered by her adopted daughter on June 22nd. 1977. Glensheen Historic Esta...
Berghult Rudy, 1905-2000. Denfeld 1923 grad. First Mayor of Duluth that was born in Duluth (1937 Mayor) Had an international career and active in the Roosevelt Administration. Duluth Pu...
Edison Talking Pictures Come To Duluth 1913. A series of shorts from music to dogs barking etc. Orpheum Theatre filled nightly. First actual motion picture was the 1927 Jazz Singer. Zen...
