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The move

“When is the thrift store opening?” “Are you taking donations yet?” As president of the First & Second Thrift Store Board of Directors, I’m barraged… Login to continue reading Login…

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The way it was

Up from the ribbon like river rose a high sand wash on the outside bend, and that is how all the bends are created and… Login to continue reading Login…

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Historical Reflections

SHARPENING SAW BLADES The man working in this photo is Hilding Bjorklund. He is in the filing room of the old mill, sharpening a huge… Login to continue reading Login…

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Historical Reflections

The final photo in a trilogy of images from photographer John Vachon (1914-1975). This is a view of the Duluth harbor in 1904 from near… Login to continue reading Login…

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Camp Winnepamakeska

Camp Winnepamakeska is nestled deep in the woods, adjacent to, of course, Lake Winnepamakeska. In an activities pavilion, ROB PEREZ and TIMMY, 19, a camp… Login to continue reading Login…

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Historical Reflections

Here is another 1941 picture by photographer John Vachon (1914-1975). The man in the photo is working a milk bottling machine at a Duluth dairy. Login to continue reading Login…

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