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 […]
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Duluth Preservation Alliance Celebrates Duluth’s Historical Character, Invests in Future
DULUTH, MN—The Duluth Preservation Alliance (DPA) recognized 12 property owners for preserving and maintaining their historic homes, buildings and structures at the 2019 Preservation Awards and Centennial Home Celebration in May. The annual awards ceremony was established 37 years ago to highlight the hard work and passion owners put into […]
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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