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 […]
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News articles from local resources and the Duluth Preservation Alliance.
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 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
Read MoreLocal View: Embracing preservation only when convenient
The Duluth Economic and Development Authority recently announced it rejected all proposals submitted to redevelop the burned-out Kozy Bar and proposed its demolition. The Kozy was constructed in 1887 as the Pastoret Terrace. Designed by Oliver Traphagen, then Duluth’s premier architect, the Pastoret contained six opulent townhouses. By 1924, the […]
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 […]
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