If there ever was a more perfect home in the Twin Ports to embody the spookiness of spooky season, the Myers House is one such example. The locally sourced black basalt stone was blasted from nearby 24th Ave. E., to make way for the avenue, and was used to construct the eerie castle-like Romanesque Revival house and matching carriage house.
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This photo is of AI origin.
Belated Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day!
In the above photo that comes to life with a bit of color, albeit an early iteration of a photo color processor, this recently unearthed video showcases one of Duluth’s absolute finest homes.
Never forget and God bless America!
Belated Labor Day! In Charles Schultz’s Peanuts fashion, I hope you de-labored the day and rested.
Belated 4th of July and Happy 250th Birthday, U.S.A. Here’s to another 250 years.
The Northern Lights just so happened to put on a spectacular light show for the holiday. There was also an incredible pumpkin orange moon the night of the 4th.
The holiday was filled with family, delicious food and fun, as well as all of the celebration, festivities and fireworks.
This photo was shared in a local history group. All that is known is that it is located in Superior and is from 1908. The style is Italianate.
The Victorians had many quirks that carried over to the next century. Many of these photos were printed as postcards to send to family and friends as a humorous gesture.
The first photo caption reads: “Best Easter Wishes.” Chick pulling flowers in small wagon. Rotograph Company of New York, 1908.
To commemorate this past holiday, the above photo depicts former President Calvin Coolidge and First Lady Grace Coolidge during a visit to Superior, most likely, their 1928 visit.
Belated St. Patrick’s Day! Checkout the Aerial Lift Bridge in her St. Patrick’s Day best. https://www.instagram.com/p/DWEE8AxGu34/
