Duluth Denfeld Class of 1961 - Photos of Duluth Pre 1940
Pictures in Gallery: 244
Over 24 pages of photos were lost. Although I have the photo's on file I do not have the dates, sources or appropriate narratives. We will start this section over and I will try to do a few a week with the necessary information and sources.
Schooner Guido Pfister wrecks near the S. Pier of Duluth Ship Canal in 1885. She spilled some of her cargo of coal on the shore where residents helped themselves. She remained in that locatio...
Holden (left) and Keating held up a bank messenger in broad daylight across from the police headquarters on W. first street in Sept. 1931. (shots were fired) They later stopped and took...
Oneota was established in 1858 by the Merritt, Wheeler and Ely families. The area went from about 39th ave. W. to 47th ave. West. From the Bay to Oneota Cemetery. Became part of W...
John Jacob Astor Schooner sinks in 1844. First American commercial ship that sailed Lake Superior. This is a modern painting by MN artist Howard Silvertson, Grand Marais MN. Zenith Web ...
Bad Jack Webb who in 1921 killed three police officers in the Hibbing area,was hunted down and brought back into town across the fender of a car like a hunting trophy. Schools were released t...
Duluth Bethel new home in 1911 at 23 Mesaba Ave. The mission was the same as the old Bethel to house needy men. Â The facility could house 200 residents. Â They moved to this area because the 'Bowe...
1923 the Duluth Kellys win their first NFL game against the Akron Pros 10-7. The game was played at the Duluth Athletic Park. Season ended with 4 wins and 3 losses. This team was eventf...
John Walsman was hung in 1885 on the grounds of the St. Louis County Court house. 75 people were given tickets to have a close view of the hanging and the large crowd of other on lookers were...
Lester River Fish Hatchery, 1888-1946 was used as a fish hatchery. The building was sold to UMD in 1947. Location 6008 London Road.Photo Library of Congress Zenith Web Site
