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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News articles from local resources and the Duluth Preservation Alliance.
2019 Annual Preservation and Centennial Awards Winners
Duluth is not “Anyplace, USA” and every year the Duluth Preservation Alliance recognizes owners of homes, buildings and structures who have preserved and maintained their property, thereby contributing to our community’s historical character. Along with receiving an award, we gather these property owners together for a night of recognition and […]
Read MoreLocal View Column: Don’t let Duluth’s historic fabric be dismantled | Duluth News Tribune
Duluth Public Library photo / The opulent Pastoret Terrace was constructed in Duluth in 1887, a design of premiere architect Oliver Traphagen. Through the power of our democracy, we can claim our right to help shape policies and to nurture what is important to each of us individually. Lost in […]
Read MoreA 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 MoreHistoric Home Rehabilitation Pilot Program
If you have a single-family or two-family (duplex) house built prior to 1940, you may be eligible for a reduction in your city permit charges. http://www.duluthmn.gov/media/544022/pilot-program-information.pdf
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