Grand Old Architecture by Tony Dierckins

Based on his new book, Duluth’s Grand Old Architecture 1870-1940, Tony Dierckins will highlight the architecture, architects, and some of the preservation efforts surrounding these historic places.  Gain an appreciation for the Romanesque masterpiece “Old Central” High School; Daniel Burnham’s St. Louis County Courthouse, the centerpiece of Duluth’s Neoclassical Civic Center; plus […]

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Historic Lofts Tour in Cloquet

Join the DPA for an exclusive free tour of these luxury lofts in Cloquet. Both buildings have been carefully re-purposed, saving them from demolition. The third property is only a presentation at this time. Tour 1: Union Lofts 10 am 1403 Avenue C, Cloquet, MN 55720 Ten lofts and three commercial […]

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Fundraiser to Preserve the First Presbyterian Building

Scottish Tea, Tour and Music! As one of Duluth’s endangered properties, the First Presbyterian Church needs your help.  Please join the Duluth Preservation Alliance in collaboration with church members for a fundraiser to help raise money and awareness for its protection.  Come and learn more about its history and its […]

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Back by Popular Demand: Historic Morgan Park Walking Tour

Please join us for a walking tour of historic Morgan Park.  Bob Berg, Morgan Park native, current resident, teacher, storyteller and historic architecture lover, will lead a tour sponsored by the Duluth Preservation Alliance.  Join him on Sunday, August 28th, weather permitting.  Meet at 1 p.m. at the neighborhood mall, […]

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2022 Annual Historic Properties Tour

GET TICKETS HERE: Annual Historic Properties Tour is back in person September 18« Download Home Tour Brochure » Duluth​ ​is​ ​a​ ​city​ ​rich​ ​with​ ​architectural​ ​history.​ ​A unique part of that ​history​ ​will​ ​be​ ​on​ ​display​ ​during​ ​the​ ​Duluth​ ​Preservation​ ​Alliance’s​ ​Annual​ ​Historic​ ​Properties​ ​Tour.​ ​The​ ​tour runs​ ​from​ ​11am​ […]

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