Let's take a stroll through the Duluth of 100+ years ago. Why the rail cars? Who were the stone masons? Is there more to this story than the inconsistent historical narrative? You decide.
Duluth is probably my favorite town in MN. As a graduate of Wisconsin Superior -right across the Blatnik - I spent my days and nights working in Duluth while going to college. I spent my summers there as a child playing in the water on Canal Park. This town has so much history that I still learn new things about it every time I visit. The Old Central High School is still there smack dab in the middle of the hill. My grandad actually went there as a kid too. The Glensheen does tours now, also weddings, and it’s a fantastic place to visit. You can also still take horse drawn carriage rides in the summer on canal park.
I live in Minneapolis and love Duluth. I used to play in the symphony and would be there a few days at a time. Got to know locals and learn its history and sights. I'm fascinated by the old heavy industries and the incredible wealth (and the way it was spent) they produced in such an out-of-the-way place at the time.
I'm about 70 miles south of Duluth. Its a beautiful old city to drive through, with all the elevated highways and the bridge connecting superior and Duluth will turn your knuckles white on a windy day. But, the craziest thing is the temperature drop of 20-30 degrees and it's not like it gets cloudy. It's just the "lake affect."
Every town in North America (probably, in the full world) has this same kind of retro-narrative. They are interesting, respectful and informative. Not many design historians are taking the time to create this kind of historical record.
Higher infant mortality yet they bred like rabbits. Fewer could read but most all were a master at blacksmithing or masonry work. Architects grew on trees, picked to enter 'contests'. City government so flush with cash it demanded statuary or, at least towers, domes or cupolas - preferably all three! This being the case not only in Duluth but in every State of the Union concurrently.
Read some Duluth journals of 1860s-70s. To say nothing existed is an understatement. Sparsely populated, long slow work of basic tasks, basic cabins, wigwams, etc. Great account of daily life though and not to be envied. My question is what did they do to us between say mid 1870s to 1883 in places like Duluth? As suddenly there's a built out megalithic, paved roads electric city nobody journals, photos or has recollection of building? It's just there and the people keep on as of nothing strange happened?
The brewery is still up and running! They now have the best beer in town! My husband graduated from the old central high school....they are turning it into apts...I am glad our town stayed small...the hospital industry is taking over everywhere....I grew up in the Endion School which was another castle looking building made of that red sand stone brick! It was a school they made into apts! With details all around the building!
The new central building I believe has not sold yet....so it is gated off but recently there has been digging on the hill leading up to it....such a waste and beautiful property and so maybe something has changed and I will look it up and get back to you! Ok I looked it up and they are going to demolish the building and still try to sell the land....and it was the newest high school.....it makes me ill! So the latest deal pulled out...the ones who bought the old central were the ones now who pulled out of the new central....thats too bad!
With a population of 3500 in 1880, and the buildings in the black and white photos having hundreds of years of weathering on them, theres a hole in the story somewhere.
From doing my geneology, my French ancestors arrived and started Montreal, Quebec in 1580. From there, many French trappers martied Native American women and my last name kept moving west until of course, we landed in Minnesota in the late 1700's. My ancestors ended up on Red Lake Reservation and negotiated the treaty around 1871. So yes. The French have been here quite a while. I didn't find any information linking me directly to Duluth. Rather, the surrounding area.
All around the entire world are Greek/ Roman buildings such as these. Use your critical thinking skills here! These buildings and docks and canels were already here when our ancestors arrived. America wasn't 'discovered ' by Christopher Columbus or anyone else. There were people coming from all over to start a new life in a place that had original palaces and castles and so on. All of it was FOUNDED= FOUND! History is full of blatant lies.
Something feels off, I agree.. Especially the buildings that are several stories high and _don't_ look new, even in very old photos. The one you showed at 5:25 was impressive, just taking on the project of building that on a steep slope speaks volumes. Also loved the wooden interior at 8:26. Craftsmanship!
Just beautiful having lived in Duluth and anticipating returning someday it was quite wonderful to see these old structures quite a few of them are still there that just shows the strength of the fine work of The architects and the excellent work by the Masons these buildings were built to last and so aesthetically pleasing to the eye
That picture @ 3:52 is of the police station when it was on 2nd Ave W and Superior St. That picture is actually taken of the damage that was done to it on June 15, 1920 when a angry mob broke into the jail and removed 3 young men from their jail cells. I recognized the photo. I'm not going to talk about the reason. 😞 That picture of Duluth on Wikipedia @ 1:38, if you go to Wikipedia and download the super high resolution file of that photo from the website, you are able to zoom right in on very fine high resolution details in that photo at the street level. Try it is is so cool. I did my research in person, and discovered that photo was taken behind Observation Community Center on W 3rd Street. Very cool photo. I encourage everyone to download and explore it on a computer.
It feels off. Come out and live here, and see how off, it feels. The one picture of DCHS under finishing construction felt off, to you. The granite seat at Congdon, seemed odd. They are just Older pictures. Central was under construction in the late 1800’s. The main tower was master stone cut by Duluthian of Norwegian ancestry, George Tirana. The building was designed after a Pittsburg Court House. The school was incredible to be able to go to. The chimes were a prayer. At lunch (12 pm) when the clock struck 12times, after the chimes, “Almighty God, Almighty Power. Cherish our school, throughout the hour.” It was a moment of silence. Duluth was still a thriving city in the 1960’s, (Merv Griffin cut a record about it, and many entertainers still visited). but destroyed by the faction that thrives on tearing down stability, from the 70’s on.
You mean it had nothing to do with U.S. Steel, Coolerator, Cement plant, Diamond Tool, etc. all closing and 1,000 footers replacing the older boats and cutting crews ? What "faction" was that?
@@garyolson2676 You just stated what I stated. Well, we can start with the closing of the airbase. Closing Central and Washington, and the mall didn’t help the downtown. Then we can add high taxes driving businesses out of a once thriving, city. Don’t forget Jeno giving Duluth the finger, and Wilderness foods. Duluth was reduced to rubble. I’m sure you could add more as I moved to the East Coast for a couple of decades plus, before I came back to a city 30,000 less in population, then 1961 when it was over 100,000. It’s the mayor and Governor that are responsible for maintaining a city, by attracting businesses. Duluth once had its own local paper products business also, on the street below Superior. I have forgotten the name as I type. It was all businesses.
@@garyolson2676 I forgot to write yesterday, that when I worked in the Electronics Industry in MA., and remembering we were a customer of Diamond Tool. We can thank bubba for nafta, with destroying a company with the excellence, of made in America, 🇺🇸- Diamond tool.
@@oldworldex The only truther I've watched over the last couple of years that gives a comprehensive explanation to our real history is Honey C Golden in her Hidden History series. She gives the date of the Mudflood reset as 1796 so our present day human race only dates back to the start of the 19th century if her information is correct. Keep up the good work. Love your channel. Very evocative 🧐😎 th-cam.com/play/PLHeKEA5QSWqQHDnwllMCIO0rLbspJHWU_.html
People talk about Climate Change . It's not all about the weather . It's about Society Change . Most people would not appreciate nice homes like that now .
Plenty of 50 to 100 thousand population new cities today that have infrastructure that doesn't even compare wtih these old world cities. Most buildings in them don't exceed 2 stories as there is no need for greater, even among civic centers and downtowns. So what's with all these multiple story buildings?
Actually it is the St. Louis County Court House. But the Federal Building to the left and City Hall to the right make up what is called “The Civic Center.”
⁉️ **QUESTION* ⁉️ *I'M 70 YEARS OLD AND WAS RAISED IN MOSTLY SMALL TOWNS IN TEXAS, AS A FOSTER CHILD.* *WHY WAS IT, THAT BACK THEN, THERE WAS AND PROBABLY STILL IS THE CASE, ANY TOWN OF SIGNIFICANT SIZE ESPECIALLY IF IT WAS THE COUNTY SEAT, HAD CLOCK TOWERS.* *WAS IT BECAUSE THE VAST MAJORITY OF PEOPLE BACK THEN, COULDN'T AFFORD A SIMPLE POCKET WATCH* ⁉️
Can you say more about what you mean in your closing statement about, “something feels off” ….I’m not sure what is meant but I’d like to process the thought with you🤗
The historical narrative feels too thin for the richness of the pictures from the past we are seeing. I'm certain there is more to the story but can only guess as to what is missing.
@@oldworldex The history totally goes deeper than what is shown by most easily accessible sources. You have to know where to look. Example, the picture shown at 3:54 is the aftermath of a night of little known lynchings that took place in Duluth's downtown on June 15, 1920. A mob of 10,000 broke into the jail, took three black circus workers, who were falsely accused of raping a white woman, and strung them up on a light pole about a block away. There is a book called "The Lynchings In Duluth" by Michael W. Fedo that chronicles the event. Crazy stuff.
@@desmondscott2882 I'm glad you brought that up, not sure what "Old World Exploration" is referring to when he says "something feels off" possibly referring to the shameful lynchings. Also the terrible way white settlers treated the Native peoples of the region. Oh, and let's not forget the exploitation of the workers (mostly new immigrants) who built Duluth. Just so we don't forget.
What was the building at beginning of video and shown again at 5:50? That place is AMAZINLY BEAUTIFUL!! Where was it located and is it still there? Thanks for sharing your knowledge with buy...always interesting learning local history!
@@desmondscott2882 Do you know what was in there? Apartments,some type of business, personal residence? I've been to Duluth but wouldn't have seen this. Interesting architecture!!!
When I was in Duluth which has been awhile I saw both the train depot and Engler Tower. Spent alot of time at Baypoint Park. (Hope I got the name right)Where the lift bridge is located. Also took the harbor tour. It was in the evening and it was cold when we got back to the dock!!!
Ya I don't think we know the whole truth. On one of the building you can see that there is construction going on but only on ground level but the whole castle is already standing and honestly that was the only picture with construction everything else was already completed.
@@seanmichael374 What's stupid is they're actually cheaper to maintain, when you don't build them like a concrete road. If they would have floated the bricks on dirt rather than laying them on a bed of solid concrete, they would be much easier to replace. Now to replace them they have to use heavy equipment, and of COURSE it costs more to maintain.
@@miss_naomi7377 I'm not actually saying that, but the guys in the video are. I'm pointing out how ridiculous that is when we were building these ships.
Nice exhibit of old Duluth. Your voice keeps trailing lower as you speak. You might consider using a constant level when speaking. It helps a lot. You're an announcer not someone having an intimate talk with someone. Speak up! Thanks for the video.
Peremptory. Others do appreciate, very much, the music. May I suggest that you learn to appreciate the little icon with 'CC' in the square, right next to the settings cog icon. Subtitles appear. I also suggest that ordering a creator to tailor his presentations to suit you, rather than himself and possibly a large number of his followers, is too demanding.
You did highlight many of the old gems of Duluth, but the reality is the town (not city) epitomizes the Rust Belt of America. No jobs and no future. From its peak in the 1960's to the 80's the population dropped 30,000 plus. And who leaves town? The core youthful, vibrant up and comers looking for life. I recently told a Somali cabdriver I was from there, and he said he went there once for a fare, and asked me what was wrong with the people there. They all had weird looks on their faces. I knew precisely what he meant. Those are the people that didn't leave. That couldn't , or wouldn't. A place of decadence populated and run by lefties and beta boys. There is however, one good point. Old Gitchi Gummi keeps it cool in the summer, and if it does get hot just jump in and you will be restored fast.
Dude, love the videos and photos of turn of the century buildings but there is nothing “off” about these buildings men were just more dedicated to their craft back then. Tradesmen had more pride in their work and it showed. These days most just want to have a quick profitable turnaround and move on to the next job. That is why we have fewer impressive buildings.
The money from ore revenues and such lead to beautiful schools like over in Hibbing, Mn. the incredible high school with the chandeliers and craftsmanship from the Scandinavian and European immigration.
I thought you meant Duluth, Iowa... as thats all I could see along with the thumbnail. As far as Iowa goes: Never cared for Iowa,... as the male persuasion was always throwing their weight around... and my being a woman,... well.... IT SUCKED!!! But, the land was nice. Very fertile... Wholesome!!!
Sorry, but this is like, ho hum, Duluth..... you have no historical narrative of this beautiful city. It has history that you haven't touched upon at all.
I live in Duluth I was born and raised here in a lot of the buildings that you've shown from downtown are still there as are many of the old homes.
Facts me too
Facts, but some are in Superior Wi, it’s twin port.
@@lemonswirl9410 None of these photos are from Superior.
@Ivan Granger lol your right I mistook one of the buildings for fairlawn
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My grandfather was an interior decorator in Duluth.. I have many pleasant memories of visiting with my parents when I was young.
Thank you sir.
Born and raised in Duluth.
A marvelous place to have grown-up ,
Duluth is probably my favorite town in MN. As a graduate of Wisconsin Superior -right across the Blatnik - I spent my days and nights working in Duluth while going to college. I spent my summers there as a child playing in the water on Canal Park. This town has so much history that I still learn new things about it every time I visit. The Old Central High School is still there smack dab in the middle of the hill. My grandad actually went there as a kid too. The Glensheen does tours now, also weddings, and it’s a fantastic place to visit. You can also still take horse drawn carriage rides in the summer on canal park.
I live in Minneapolis and love Duluth. I used to play in the symphony and would be there a few days at a time. Got to know locals and learn its history and sights. I'm fascinated by the old heavy industries and the incredible wealth (and the way it was spent) they produced in such an out-of-the-way place at the time.
I have been to Duluth and Glensheen Mansion. Very prettty!!! Lake Superior is beautiful!!!
I'm about 70 miles south of Duluth. Its a beautiful old city to drive through, with all the elevated highways and the bridge connecting superior and Duluth will turn your knuckles white on a windy day. But, the craziest thing is the temperature drop of 20-30 degrees and it's not like it gets cloudy. It's just the "lake affect."
Every town in North America (probably, in the full world) has this same kind of retro-narrative. They are interesting, respectful and informative. Not many design historians are taking the time to create this kind of historical record.
Beautiful place to visit in January.
The coolest town America doesn't know about.
Let's keep it that way
Higher infant mortality yet they bred like rabbits. Fewer could read but most all were a master at blacksmithing or masonry work. Architects grew on trees, picked to enter 'contests'. City government so flush with cash it demanded statuary or, at least towers, domes or cupolas - preferably all three! This being the case not only in Duluth but in every State of the Union concurrently.
Ugh... Poes law rears its head again. Cant tell which way the snark is cutting with this post!
Historians have this problem with the Roman Empire, "Not enough Romans." I posit, "Not enough builders."
💯this was a great video really beautiful something is def off . Waiting for the world 2 wake up but we're getting closer every day.
I lived in Duluth for fourteen years, best years ever 😊
Duluth was a better, more friendly, helpful town 40 years ago and the government was more sane
Read some Duluth journals of 1860s-70s. To say nothing existed is an understatement. Sparsely populated, long slow work of basic tasks, basic cabins, wigwams, etc. Great account of daily life though and not to be envied. My question is what did they do to us between say mid 1870s to 1883 in places like Duluth? As suddenly there's a built out megalithic, paved roads electric city nobody journals, photos or has recollection of building? It's just there and the people keep on as of nothing strange happened?
The brewery is still up and running! They now have the best beer in town! My husband graduated from the old central high school....they are turning it into apts...I am glad our town stayed small...the hospital industry is taking over everywhere....I grew up in the Endion School which was another castle looking building made of that red sand stone brick! It was a school they made into apts! With details all around the building!
The old central or the old old central?
@@nonamesinenomine the old old central they're turning into apts! The building still looks great inside and out!
@@justinamontgomery2618 - What is happening with the parcel of land the 1976 Central HS was located on?
The new central building I believe has not sold yet....so it is gated off but recently there has been digging on the hill leading up to it....such a waste and beautiful property and so maybe something has changed and I will look it up and get back to you! Ok I looked it up and they are going to demolish the building and still try to sell the land....and it was the newest high school.....it makes me ill! So the latest deal pulled out...the ones who bought the old central were the ones now who pulled out of the new central....thats too bad!
With a population of 3500 in 1880, and the buildings in the black and white photos having hundreds of years of weathering on them, theres a hole in the story somewhere.
You are correct!
I didn't know the French were out there in early 1600s. Did they build all these or did someone even earlier...
From doing my geneology, my French ancestors arrived and started Montreal, Quebec in 1580. From there, many French trappers martied Native American women and my last name kept moving west until of course, we landed in Minnesota in the late 1700's. My ancestors ended up on Red Lake Reservation and negotiated the treaty around 1871.
So yes. The French have been here quite a while. I didn't find any information linking me directly to Duluth. Rather, the surrounding area.
All around the entire world are Greek/ Roman buildings such as these.
Use your critical thinking skills here!
These buildings and docks and canels were already here when our ancestors arrived.
America wasn't 'discovered ' by Christopher Columbus or anyone else. There were people coming from all over to start a new life in a place that had original palaces and castles and so on.
All of it was FOUNDED= FOUND!
History is full of blatant lies.
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I lived in Duluth when I was a kid. I wish I had the eyes and questions about history that I do now! I remember it being such a cool place.
Wow! Outstanding pictures! Absolutely amazing
I had friend from Deluth I never knew it was wonderful as you've shown it.
Something feels off, I agree.. Especially the buildings that are several stories high and _don't_ look new, even in very old photos.
The one you showed at 5:25 was impressive, just taking on the project of building that on a steep slope speaks volumes.
Also loved the wooden interior at 8:26. Craftsmanship!
Duluth thankyou for sharing ...and a eye opening place ! Mush enlightenment 😇
I also live and grew up in Duluth MN your channel has me ready to go digging shit up. Love your channel man keep it coming
cheers friend! I would love to know if you find anything interesting..
@@oldworldex absolutely I have a cabin up the Gunflint trail as well Canadian border by Grand Marais MN so I'll def keep you posted on what we find
@@sincered3vo609 what up Sincere Bone. Check out the Lost Duluth Documentaries if ya get a chance. Those are 2 great history videos bout Duluth.
I enjoyed the photo's, something is definitly off to answer your end question.
great video! I agree something is off...
I was wrong about the other building but Glensheen Mansion is at 9:37 and is identified as such by the narrator!!!
Some of the history is not told or is spun in a different light.
Interior photos are wonderful, so is the stone bridge, at the end. It's all "off". 😊
this is a great video to fall asleep to
Just beautiful having lived in Duluth and anticipating returning someday it was quite wonderful to see these old structures quite a few of them are still there that just shows the strength of the fine work of The architects and the excellent work by the Masons these buildings were built to last and so aesthetically pleasing to the eye
Some of the tops of the buildings have been removed in the downtown Duluth buildings.
I really love Duluth
I think at one time Duluth or superior was credited with the largest set of ore docks in the world.
Very interesting history of Duluth MN
That picture @ 3:52 is of the police station when it was on 2nd Ave W and Superior St. That picture is actually taken of the damage that was done to it on June 15, 1920 when a angry mob broke into the jail and removed 3 young men from their jail cells. I recognized the photo. I'm not going to talk about the reason. 😞
That picture of Duluth on Wikipedia @ 1:38, if you go to Wikipedia and download the super high resolution file of that photo from the website, you are able to zoom right in on very fine high resolution details in that photo at the street level. Try it is is so cool. I did my research in person, and discovered that photo was taken behind Observation Community Center on W 3rd Street. Very cool photo. I encourage everyone to download and explore it on a computer.
Very well done!!
It feels off. Come out and live here, and see how off, it feels. The one picture of DCHS under finishing construction felt off, to you. The granite seat at Congdon, seemed odd. They are just Older pictures. Central was under construction in the late 1800’s. The main tower was master stone cut by Duluthian of Norwegian ancestry, George Tirana. The building was designed after a Pittsburg Court House. The school was incredible to be able to go to. The chimes were a prayer. At lunch (12 pm) when the clock struck 12times, after the chimes, “Almighty God, Almighty Power. Cherish our school, throughout the hour.” It was a moment of silence.
Duluth was still a thriving city in the 1960’s, (Merv Griffin cut a record about it, and many entertainers still visited). but destroyed by the faction that thrives on tearing down stability, from the 70’s on.
You mean it had nothing to do with U.S. Steel, Coolerator, Cement plant, Diamond Tool, etc. all closing and 1,000 footers replacing the older boats and cutting crews ? What "faction" was that?
@@garyolson2676 You just stated what I stated. Well, we can start with the closing of the airbase. Closing Central and Washington, and the mall didn’t help the downtown. Then we can add high taxes driving businesses out of a once thriving, city. Don’t forget Jeno giving Duluth the finger, and Wilderness foods. Duluth was reduced to rubble. I’m sure you could add more as I moved to the East Coast for a couple of decades plus, before I came back to a city 30,000 less in population, then 1961 when it was over 100,000. It’s the mayor and Governor that are responsible for maintaining a city, by attracting businesses. Duluth once had its own local paper products business also, on the street below Superior. I have forgotten the name as I type. It was all businesses.
@@garyolson2676 I forgot to write yesterday, that when I worked in the Electronics Industry in MA., and remembering we were a customer of Diamond Tool. We can thank bubba for nafta, with destroying a company with the excellence, of made in America, 🇺🇸- Diamond tool.
It would have been nice to know where the old houses were located.
Research old Tartaria and the mud flood reset. You will find these huge elaborate old stone structures all over the US and all over the world.
We're peeling back the layers...
@@oldworldex The only truther I've watched over the last couple of years that gives a comprehensive explanation to our real history is Honey C Golden in her Hidden History series. She gives the date of the Mudflood reset as 1796 so our present day human race only dates back to the start of the 19th century if her information is correct. Keep up the good work. Love your channel. Very evocative 🧐😎 th-cam.com/play/PLHeKEA5QSWqQHDnwllMCIO0rLbspJHWU_.html
"I'm looking California...but feeling Minnesota"
People talk about Climate Change . It's not all about the weather . It's about Society Change . Most people would not appreciate nice homes like that now .
Plenty of 50 to 100 thousand population new cities today that have infrastructure that doesn't even compare wtih these old world cities. Most buildings in them don't exceed 2 stories as there is no need for greater, even among civic centers and downtowns. So what's with all these multiple story buildings?
Phenomenal channel
Cheers!
Ty 🥰🤗
I escape to Duluth 4 times a year. Fitgers hotel. Check it out!
That was not the civic center, it was the St.Louis County Court House. It has the statue in front of it.
I appreciate the clarification..
Actually it is the St. Louis County Court House. But the Federal Building to the left and City Hall to the right make up what is called “The Civic Center.”
5*56 building, is it leaning or is it the perspective
⁉️ **QUESTION* ⁉️
*I'M 70 YEARS OLD AND WAS RAISED IN MOSTLY SMALL TOWNS IN TEXAS, AS A FOSTER CHILD.*
*WHY WAS IT, THAT BACK THEN, THERE WAS AND PROBABLY STILL IS THE CASE, ANY TOWN OF SIGNIFICANT SIZE ESPECIALLY IF IT WAS THE COUNTY SEAT, HAD CLOCK TOWERS.*
*WAS IT BECAUSE THE VAST MAJORITY OF PEOPLE BACK THEN, COULDN'T AFFORD A SIMPLE POCKET WATCH* ⁉️
Can you say more about what you mean in your closing statement about, “something feels off” ….I’m not sure what is meant but I’d like to process the thought with you🤗
The historical narrative feels too thin for the richness of the pictures from the past we are seeing. I'm certain there is more to the story but can only guess as to what is missing.
my latest might help explain it better..or not th-cam.com/video/qjzjruwuy2A/w-d-xo.html
@@oldworldex of course! The narrative is ridiculous! They count on us being stupid..not questioning anything.
@@oldworldex The history totally goes deeper than what is shown by most easily accessible sources. You have to know where to look. Example, the picture shown at 3:54 is the aftermath of a night of little known lynchings that took place in Duluth's downtown on June 15, 1920. A mob of 10,000 broke into the jail, took three black circus workers, who were falsely accused of raping a white woman, and strung them up on a light pole about a block away. There is a book called "The Lynchings In Duluth" by Michael W. Fedo that chronicles the event. Crazy stuff.
@@desmondscott2882 I'm glad you brought that up, not sure what "Old World Exploration" is referring to when he says "something feels off" possibly referring to the shameful lynchings. Also the terrible way white settlers treated the Native peoples of the region. Oh, and let's not forget the exploitation of the workers (mostly new immigrants) who built Duluth. Just so we don't forget.
Looks like Tartaria to me.
Awesome
What was the building at beginning of video and shown again at 5:50? That place is AMAZINLY BEAUTIFUL!! Where was it located and is it still there? Thanks for sharing your knowledge with buy...always interesting learning local history!
Glensheen Mansion!!! Very pretty and they have tours. You'll like my mother with Patty Duke was filmed here!!!
I was wrong don't know what this is or where. Glensheen Mansion is at 9:37 and is identified as such by the narrator!
Park Terrace. Built in 1890, demolished in 1936. The foundation is still there.
@@desmondscott2882 Do you know what was in there? Apartments,some type of business, personal residence? I've been to Duluth but wouldn't have seen this. Interesting architecture!!!
@@karenmonson9893 Two and three story townhouses.
Tunnels everywhere,brick.to deal w all the creeks.people hide from the cold in winter.beware
8:04 train depot and right after enger tower
I believe Lincoln Park at the end
When I was in Duluth which has been awhile I saw both the train depot and Engler Tower. Spent alot of time at Baypoint Park. (Hope I got the name right)Where the lift bridge is located. Also took the harbor tour. It was in the evening and it was cold when we got back to the dock!!!
@@taxesdeathandtrouble.1886 thank you😎 The scenery is just beautiful and peaceful.
Ya I don't think we know the whole truth. On one of the building you can see that there is construction going on but only on ground level but the whole castle is already standing and honestly that was the only picture with construction everything else was already completed.
"Digging out the doors and windows"
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The streets absolutely were made of bricks still are downtown were slowly destroying and making it different
Expensive to maintain and dangerous to drive. Pretty for west Duluth maybe lol.
@@seanmichael374 What's stupid is they're actually cheaper to maintain, when you don't build them like a concrete road. If they would have floated the bricks on dirt rather than laying them on a bed of solid concrete, they would be much easier to replace. Now to replace them they have to use heavy equipment, and of COURSE it costs more to maintain.
Massive steel ships moving in and out of Duluth on a daily basis, but big stone buildings? Not possible!
Why is a big stone building not possible?
@@miss_naomi7377 I'm not actually saying that, but the guys in the video are. I'm pointing out how ridiculous that is when we were building these ships.
@@XP-nt9iy some millionaires used steel beams to support their mansions but still used stones or bricks on the exterior. Glensheen is on example.
@@miss_naomi7377 ok?
What am I missing here? Am I to believe that the stone work isn’t possible in the 1880s but its supposed to be older? SO confused….
They scaled down the infrastructure because Duluth is a dead city like many US cities.
Duluth is a Beautiful City but
You are Correct about the Infrastructure..Beautiful place to Visit Though
Tourist town
Nice exhibit of old Duluth. Your voice keeps trailing lower as you speak. You might consider using a constant level when speaking. It helps a lot. You're an announcer not someone having an intimate talk with someone. Speak up! Thanks for the video.
@5:27 "This one I find interesting." Seriously WTF is that doing in Duluth Minnesota?
It is like nothing I ever saw
Off !!
Ditch the music! It's distracting. It's easier for me, a hearing impaird person to hear YOU without the music!
Peremptory. Others do appreciate, very much, the music. May I suggest that you learn to appreciate the little icon with 'CC' in the square, right next to the settings cog icon. Subtitles appear.
I also suggest that ordering a creator to tailor his presentations to suit you, rather than himself and possibly a large number of his followers, is too demanding.
You did highlight many of the old gems of Duluth, but the reality is the town (not city) epitomizes the Rust Belt of America. No jobs and no future. From its peak in the 1960's to the 80's the population dropped 30,000 plus. And who leaves town? The core youthful, vibrant up and comers looking for life. I recently told a Somali cabdriver I was from there, and he said he went there once for a fare, and asked me what was wrong with the people there. They all had weird looks on their faces. I knew precisely what he meant. Those are the people that didn't leave. That couldn't , or wouldn't. A place of decadence populated and run by lefties and beta boys. There is however, one good point. Old Gitchi Gummi keeps it cool in the summer, and if it does get hot just jump in and you will be restored fast.
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Dude, love the videos and photos of turn of the century buildings but there is nothing “off” about these buildings men were just more dedicated to their craft back then. Tradesmen had more pride in their work and it showed. These days most just want to have a quick profitable turnaround and move on to the next job. That is why we have fewer impressive buildings.
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Mystery solved!
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The money from ore revenues and such lead to beautiful schools like over in Hibbing, Mn. the incredible high school with the chandeliers and craftsmanship from the Scandinavian and European immigration.
I thought you meant Duluth, Iowa... as thats all I could see along with the thumbnail.
As far as Iowa goes:
Never cared for Iowa,... as the male persuasion was always throwing their weight around... and my being a woman,... well....
IT SUCKED!!!
But, the land was nice. Very fertile... Wholesome!!!
Well, you were just reading off the historical narrative from Wikipedia so............
Sorry, but this is like, ho hum, Duluth..... you have no historical narrative of this beautiful city. It has history that you haven't touched upon at all.
Yep, "Here's picture. Here is a picture of a door" What a waste.
totally agree! I could have done a better job and I've only visited Duluth.