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West Duluth Memories (Duluth, Minnesota)

Posted on February 4, 2017April 4, 2017

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Take a tour and be inspired!

Posted on February 2, 2017March 14, 2017 by Dennis Lamkin

It all began with a elaborate plan for an English inspired estate on the shore of Lake Superior in 1903 when Chester and Clara Congdon began planning for their third Duluth home, this one to be named Glensheen and located at 3300 London Road. Congdon was among the first of […]

Future of LS&M Railroad in question

Posted on January 26, 2017March 9, 2017

DULUTH, MN -The city of Duluth is asking for public comment as it considers the future of the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad corridor. The rail-bed that runs along the St. Louis River is set to be torn up to cleanup the former US Steel Duluth Works property. The original Lake […]

The DSSO has a long and rich history…

Posted on January 14, 2017March 14, 2017 by Dennis Lamkin

A packed house gathered to watch the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra at the Duluth Armory in 1935. Courtesy of the Armory Arts & Music Center

Let’s take a look back to the Friday, March 22, 1946 concert held at the Minnesota Armory. As many of you will remember, the Armory served as the home of the DSSO for many years until the DECC opened fifty years ago in 1966. The offices of the DSSO were […]

DPA Supports Restoration of Pastoret Terrace

Posted on January 12, 2017February 27, 2017

Three proposals for renovation of the Pastoret Terrace property have been received from developers by the Duluth Economic Development Authority. The DPA urges acceptance of a proposal that maintains the historic architectural integrity of this unique building. See the Duluth News Tribune article: “Three would-be developers have submitted proposals to renovate the […]