This was written by Jane Whitledge and published on February 7, 2020. Whatever happened to the city of Duluth’s plans to create an historic district downtown? A few years back, the city invited professional architects to visit Duluth, and they were impressed with our many old structures, the wonderful stone […]
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A walk down history’s stairway | Duluth News Tribune
This story was published in 2006, but the initiative to preserve the Incline Railway stairs has seen new life recently with the support of the Skyline Planning and Preservation Alliance and Duluth Preservation Alliance. Written By: Charles V. Frederick | Sep 30th 2006 Over the Fourth of July in 2002, Anthony Bush […]
Read MoreDescendant dips toe in Duluth’s past | Duluth News Tribune
Edward Martin recreates the 1927 photograph of his grandfather George W. Martin at the Skyline Parkway memorial to Duluth Mayor Samuel Snively. Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com By Chuck Frederick on August 12 at 7:00 a.m. The white, wide-brimmed fedora was found at Target by his wife. The dark sport coat […]
Read MoreDuluth preservation efforts recognized | Duluth News Tribune
The remodeled NorShor Theatre has brand-new seating, a new stage and restored wall molds and paintings. This view is from the main floor. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com By Adelle Whitefoot on May 12, 2018 at 9:39 p.m. The NorShor Theatre, brought back from the brink of death, is one of 13 […]
Read MorePilot program could help Duluth restore old homes | Duluth News Tribune
Duluth’s large inventory of old homes is sometimes considered a handicap, but At Large City Councilor Zack Filipovich views it as a potential opportunity. Filipovich hopes to launch a new pilot program that could connect owners of historically and architecturally significant houses with funds that could be used to […]
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