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Jul11 A worn cardboard box holds a lamp, a stack of books, a framed painting, a wicker basket, a blue mug, and a fringed floral blanket, all resting on a wooden table.

DPA Garage Sale

25 S 26th Ave E, Duluth, MN, USA

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May19 Black-and-white photo of the Alhambra Theater exterior, with a marquee advertising "Vaudeville New Show To-Day." Movie posters and signs are displayed outside the entrance, and the sidewalk and street are visible in front.

Annual Meeting & Preservation Awards Celebration

Alhambra, 321 N Central Ave, Duluth, MN 55807, USA

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Heck of a New Deal: Forgotten Northern Minnesota Stories from the WPA’s Federal Art Project

Lake Superior Zoo, 7210 Fremont St, Duluth, MN, USA

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Bringing History to Life Through Color

831 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802

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Dec11 Victorian-style house decorated with Christmas lights and wreaths, surrounded by snow-covered trees and yard at dusk. Warm lights glow from windows, creating a cozy winter holiday atmosphere. Snow gently falls in the serene scene.

2025 DPA Holiday Party

1503 North Central Avenue, Duluth, MN, USA

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2025 Annual Property Tour

Duluth, MN, USA

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Dec6 Five festive gnome figurines with green and gray hats stand in snow, holding a sign that reads "Save the Date." Blurred holiday lights twinkle in the background.

2024 Annual Holiday Party

45 East Kent Road, Duluth, MN, USA

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2024 Annual Property Tour

Duluth, MN, USA

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Jul13 A collection of vintage items on a lace cloth, including books, a teddy bear, ceramic dishes, glassware, metal pitcher, alarm clock, vases, a lantern, wooden boxes, and decorative figurines.

Duluth Preservation Alliance Rummage Sale Fundraiser

25 South 26th Avenue East, Duluth, MN, USA

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May16 A two-story brick building with arched windows, most covered with patterned panels, and a central entrance framed by columns. Masonic symbols are displayed above the main doorway and in some windows.

2024 Preservation Awards

4 West 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55802

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Dec9 A grand, ornately decorated staircase in a historic mansion is adorned with garlands and holiday lights. Red accents, wooden paneling, and festive wreaths create a warm, elegant Christmas atmosphere.

2023 Annual Holiday Party

Cotton Mansion Boutique Hotel, 2309 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55812, USA

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2023 Annual Historic Property Tour

Duluth, MN, USA

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May31 An art deco-style theater with neon lights spelling "WEST" on the sign. People stand at the entrance under purple and white lights. Cars are parked in front on the street at dusk.

2023 Awards Celebration at The West Theatre Coming Up!

319 North Central Avenue, Duluth, MN, USA

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2022 Annual Holiday Party

Kitchi Gammi Club, 831 East Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802

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Oct18 Cover of a book titled "Duluth’s Grand Old Architecture 1870-1940," featuring a sepia-toned image of a historic stone building with a tall clock tower and arched entrance.

Grand Old Architecture by Tony Dierckins

First Presbyterian Church of Duluth, 300 East 2nd Street, Duluth, MN, USA

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Oct15 Bright living room with large windows, beige and brown furniture, a child's activity center, wall art, potted plants, and a TV on a stand. Light wood flooring and a small rug complete the cozy space.

Historic Lofts Tour in Cloquet

Cloquet, MN, USA

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Sep24 A large red-brick church with a tall steeple stands near a waterfront, surrounded by roads, trees, and buildings in an urban area.

Fundraiser to Preserve the First Presbyterian Building

300 East 2nd Street, Duluth, MN, USA

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2022 Annual Historic Properties Tour

Duluth, MN, USA

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Aug28 A vintage postcard shows several early 20th-century houses around a grassy courtyard in Morgan Park, Duluth, Minnesota, with sidewalks and porches visible under a lightly clouded sky.

Back by Popular Demand: Historic Morgan Park Walking Tour

1096 88th Avenue West, Duluth, MN, USA

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May26 An art deco-style theater with neon lights spelling "WEST" on the sign. People stand at the entrance under purple and white lights. Cars are parked in front on the street at dusk.

2022 Preservation and Centennial Awards Celebration

319 North Central Avenue, Duluth, MN, USA

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Oct24 A black-and-white photo of two brick commercial buildings connected by an elevated passageway. One building has a "Northern Electric Supply Co." sign; the other has a large blank sign and boarded windows. A street runs in front.

2021 Historic Properties Tour

Duluth, MN, USA

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Oct21 An art deco-style theater with neon lights spelling "WEST" on the sign. People stand at the entrance under purple and white lights. Cars are parked in front on the street at dusk.

The DPA Awards Ceremony is Back!

319 North Central Avenue, Duluth, MN, USA

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Annual Meeting, Picnic and Enger Park Cleanup

Enger Park, Duluth, MN, USA

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Repairing Rotted Wood webinar

416 Landmark Center 75 West 5 th Street Saint Paul, MN 55102

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2020 Historic Properties Tour

Duluth, MN

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2020 Duluth Preservation Alliance Annual Meeting

Duluth, MN, USA

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Oct8 A pool table with dark wood sides stands in a room with a mural on the wall and round ceiling lights above. Neon signs hang partially visible near the ceiling.

SECOND CHANCE: The Making of Duluth Neighborhood Identities webinar

75 West Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55102

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Aug3 A pool table with dark wood sides stands in a room with a mural on the wall and round ceiling lights above. Neon signs hang partially visible near the ceiling.

The Making of Duluth Neighborhood Identities webinar

75 West Fifth St., St. Paul, MN 55102

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2019 Annual Holiday Party

Kitchi Gammi Club, 831 East Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802

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Sep22 A black-and-white photo of a shallow creek flowing under a stone bridge, surrounded by trees. Two vintage cars are parked on the left side near the bridge. The scene is calm and natural.

NEW DATE: Take a Hike on Old Skyline Parkway

1314 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808, USA

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Take a ride on the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad with your friends from the Duluth Preservation Alliance!

6930 Fremont Street, Duluth, MN, USA

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ANOTHER CHANCE: Historic Morgan Park Walking Tour

1096 88th Avenue West, Duluth, MN, USA

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Historic Morgan Park Walking Tour

1096 88th Avenue West, Duluth, MN, USA

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2019 Annual Preservation and Centennial Awards Celebration

1917 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55806

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May13 A brick building with signs for “Duluth Folk School” on the left and “Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace” on the right. Large windows display logos, and a small tree stands on the sidewalk in front.

2019 Annual Preservation and Centennial Awards Celebration Copy

1917 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55806

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May12 A modern suburban house with a large front porch, white siding, stone accents, and a manicured lawn bordered by colorful flowers and shrubs under a blue sky.

CANCELED EVENT: 2019 Twin Cities Bungalow Tour

3547 24th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406

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May4 Event flyer with an image of a brick building. Text reads: "Repairing and Restoring Old Windows, May 4, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Duluth, MN. Join window restorer Joe Hayes for a class about windows." Preservation Alliance of Minnesota logo at bottom.

Repairing and Restoring Old Windows

1804 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN, USA

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Mar27 A historic red-brick building with arched windows and a tall clock tower set against a clear blue sky.

Why Old is the New Green

215 North First Avenue East, Duluth MN 55802

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Dec7 A white mug with an embossed pattern sits on a wooden surface, next to a snowflake-shaped cookie. In the background, there are blurred holiday lights and falling snow, creating a festive winter scene.

2018 Annual Holiday Party

2601 East Second Street Duluth, MN, USA

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2018 Historic Properties Tour

Duluth, MN, USA

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CANCELED EVENT: Join the DPA on a tour of an historic home

227 North 21st Avenue East, Duluth, MN, USA

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Dedication of a new sign for the Snively Monument

10170 W Skyline Pkwy, Duluth, MN 55810, USA

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37th Annual Preservation Awards and Centennial Home Celebration

NorShor Theatre, East Superior Street, Duluth, MN, USA

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May12 A group of people stand in line outside a house with a sign reading "Twin Cities Bungalow Club." A green canopy provides shade over the entrance steps on a sunny day.

2018 Twin Cities Bungalow Tour

Minneapolis , MN, Minneapolis, MN, USA

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Join the DPA on a tour of two historic homes

Congdon Neighborhoods, Duluth MN

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Mar19 Sepia-toned illustrated map of Duluth, Minnesota from 1887, showing a bird’s-eye view of the city, detailed buildings, docks, ships in the harbor, and the shoreline of Lake Superior.

Duluth Waterfront History Presentation

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN, USA

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The Art of Staging Your Home

Pilgrim Congregational Church,2310 East Fourth Street, Duluth, MN 55812

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DPA Annual Holiday Party

Clyde Iron Works, 2920 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN, United States

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Duluth’s Historic Parks Presentation

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Hear. Buy. Shop.

1917 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN, United States

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Tour East End’s Beautiful Pilgrim Church

Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E 4th St, Duluth, MN 55812

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Congratulations to the 2017 Circle of Friends Award Winner

The Duluth Depot, West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN, United States

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Take a Hike on the Mission Creek Trail!

Iron Mug Coffee House, 1096 88th Avenue West, Duluth, MN, United States

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Downtown Duluth Bus Tour

The Duluth Depot, West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN, United States

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2017 Historic Properties Tour

Duluth, MN, United States

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Aug22 A vintage postcard view shows tidy houses and green lawns along a quiet street in Morgan Park, Duluth, Minnesota, framed by two front porches in the foreground.

Morgan Park Walking Tour

Iron Mug at 1096 88th Avenue West 

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DPA Private Excursion on the LSMRR

7100 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 55807

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Jul18 View from a rocky hillside overlooking a winding road, lush green forest, lakes, and distant towns under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

CANCELED EVENT: Clean Up of Bardon’s Peak and Picnic at Enger Park

Bardon Peak, Duluth, MN, United States

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One Night, Two Historic Homes

2130 East Superior Street Duluth, MN

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Duluth’s Early Architects Presentation

First Presbyterian Church of Duluth, 300 East 2nd Street, Duluth, MN, United States

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May31 Three people stand outdoors near stone steps, one holding a framed picture while speaking to a group. Two others listen, and a large house surrounded by trees is visible on a hill in the background.

Historic Incline Steps Hike

731 West Skyline Parkway, Duluth, MN, United States

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May20 Promotional poster for a Robby Vee concert, featuring him holding a guitar. Event details include date—May 20, 2017—location at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Duluth, Minnesota, with ticket and sponsor information.

Robby Vee and His Rock-n-Roll Caravan Kicks off Duluth Dylan Fest

Karpeles Manuscript Museum Duluth mn

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36th Annual Preservation Awards Ceremony

Glensheen-Historic Congdon Estate, London Road, Duluth, MN, United States

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May13 A side-by-side image shows a cozy living room with wood trim, a dresser, and a leather chair on the left, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a window above the sink on the right.

Twin Cities Bungalow Club Home Tour

3431 39th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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May11 Book cover for "Duluth’s Historic Parks: Their First 160 Years" shows a vintage illustration of people walking near a red, two-story pavilion surrounded by trees. Authors' names, Nancy S. Nelson & Tony Dierckins, appear below.

SAVE THE DATE: Release of “Duluth’s Historic Parks”

Lake Superior Zoo Pavilion

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Duluth Preservation Alliance Board Meeting

21 North 21st Avenue East, Duluth, MN, United States

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Apr29 Three Old Dutch cardboard boxes, one open with a plastic bag inside, sit on dry, grassy ground near some bushes and trees. The area looks untidy, with discarded items and debris scattered around.

Historic Skyline Parkway Clean-Up

Enger Tower, Enger Tower Drive, Duluth, MN, United States

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Chester Chat at Glensheen

Glensheen, London Road, Duluth, MN, United States

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Apr12 A modern building with red, green, and brown panels stands beside a snowy ski slope under a clear blue sky, with trees visible in the background.

Duluth Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Meeting

8551 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN, United States

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Glensheen Interior Design Discussion

Glensheen-Historic Congdon Estate, London Road, Duluth, MN, United States

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Duluth Preservation Alliance Board Meeting

21 North 21st Ave East Duluth MN 55812

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2345 Woodland Avenue House Tour

2345 Woodland Avenue, Duluth, MN, United States

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East End Walking Tour Presentation

2310 West 4th Street, Duluth, MN, United States

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Park Point History Presentation

Park Point Marina Inn, Minnesota Avenue, Duluth, MN, United States

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Holiday Party

21 North 21st Avenue East, Duluth, MN, United States

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Oct18 A two-story brick building with many windows, a tree in front, and two street lamps. The building has faded signs that read "Bricklayers & Masons." Cars are parked along the street.

Tour Bridgeman Russell Building

10 West 1st Street, Duluth, MN, United States

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Bluestone Construction in Duluth

Fitgers, Duluth, MN, United States

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Annual Duluth Historic Homes Tour

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2016 Annual House Tour

2229 East 1st Street, Duluth, MN, United States

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Glensheen Landscape Tour

Glensheen-Historic Congdon Estate, London Road, Duluth, MN, United States

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Duluth Timber Company Tour

Duluth Timber Company, West Railroad Street, Duluth, MN, United States

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Skyline Parkway 125th Anniversary

1801 East Skyline Parkway, Duluth, MN, United States

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Skyline Parkway History Display at UMD

Kathryn Martin Library at 416 Library Drive Duluth, MN 55812

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2016 Preservation Awards Event

Greysolon Plaza, East Superior Street, Duluth, MN, United States

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