Alexander Miles Row

301 W. 4th St., 303 W. 4th St., 305 W. 4th St., 307 W. 4th St., 311 W. 4th St.

Duluth Black businessman and inventor Alexander Miles developed part of the upper block of 300 West 4th Street in 1892. This development included eight rental houses. Five of those still stand. Duluth architects Traphagen & Fitzpatrick designed the homes on a repeating design.

The houses were marketed as smaller efficient homes to middle-class families and white-collar downtown professionals. Each residence boasted a winding staircase, double parlor, and four bedrooms, including a servant’s quarters. Modern amenities such as electricity, steel range, running water, and central heat were all included at the time of construction.