The Chicago Shipbuilding Company of Chicago, a subsidiary of the American Shipbuilding Company, built the steamer William E. Cory for the Pittsburgh Steamship Company in 1904. The vessel dimensions are 569' X 56' X 31'. She sailed from Chicago on her maiden voyage August 12, 1905 bound for Duluth to load iron ore. The aerial bridge was new. Bids were opened March 25, 1901, but only one was received. The Duluth Canal Bridge Company was awarded the contract but abandoned the work. In February 1904, the Modern Steel Structural Company of Waukesha, Wisconsin was issued a contract. Work began July 20, 1904. On February 23, 1905, with local dignitaries at hand, the bridge was first operated. Regular service began the next day according to newspaper accounts. The city engineer's report for 1905 stated that the bridge was "completed and commenced operation on May 5, 1905, and a few problems were corrected in running the bridge over the next few days." The Aerial bridge was completed in February 1905. The aerial bridge transporter or gondola or transfer car roadway was 17 feet by 50 feet with sidewalks seven feet by 50 feet, the cabins were 30 feet long. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office building with flag above it was built in 1906. Also visible in the image are the National Biscuit Company 517 Lake Avenue South, Blanchet Hotel 520 Lake Avenue South, and Wieland Flats 502-512 St. Croix Avenue
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Business trade card for A.H. Bare & Company, Dealers in Fine Confectionery, Foreign and Domestic Fruits, News and Stationery, Tobacco and Cigars, and Nuts of all Kinds. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card for A.H. Bare & Company, Dealers in Fine Confectionery, Foreign and Domestic Fruits, News and Stationery, Tobacco and Cigars, and Nuts of all Kinds. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Four men sitting in what looks to be an office. Albert Sperry is sitting on the far left. There is a framed sign sitting in the backround that reads: Northwestern Fire and Marine Insurance Co. Peter Bonde was sheriff in Kandiyohi County from 1906-1927. He was known as the Prohibition Sheriff. Images in this collection were taken by Peter Bonde from 1890-1910.
Lumberjacks stand in the snow outside the buildings that made up their camp. On the back of this card is a note from one man to a woman named Belle in DeSota, Kansas telling her that he might be coming to see her next week.
Business trade card for A.R. Miller, Wholesale and retail dealer in Hardware and Cutlery. Millwright and Copper tools, Farm Implements, Plain and Barbed Fence Wire.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card for Arthur A. Pond, dealer in Furnaces and Registers, Diamond Ranges and Stoves, The Old Reliable Stewart Heaters and Splendid Self-Feed Stoves. Kitchen Furnishings. Tin and Sheet Iron work to order.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card for Arthur A. Pond, dealer in Furnaces and Registers, Diamond Ranges and Stoves, The Old Reliable Stewart Heaters and Splendid Self-Feed Stoves. Kitchen Furnishings. Tin and Sheet Iron work to order.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The 302 East First Street Auditorium building is operated as a roller skating rink. When the season opened in 1911, the opening night revenue was for the benefit of the Duluth Children's Home Society. The rink was managed by the L. Hammel Company. Hammel started as a livery or wagon supply business. This was the Shrine Auditorium in the 1920s. The building was a Dodge and Plymouth automobile business for Agen Motors in 1937.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Exterior view of the Berry & Toombs Furniture and Undertaking building on the corner of Franklin Street and Green Street (First Avenue SE) Glenwood was built by Joseph H. Furtney (1854-1935) in 1911. Herman Berry and Winfield Toombs are seated in the delivery wagon pulled by Berry's horse, Bess.
A postcard of an Aerial photograph of Halstad, Minnesota. The city was founded in 1883 and the Methodist church was founded in 1889. Written on back; "Miss Alice Schollert 2923 Aldrich Ave. No., Mpls, Minn. Dear Alice, How are you? We got home safely and were glad to get back because we felt so warm and dirty. Have been busy sewing. Made a housedress and four corset covers. Haven't heard a word from Clara since we left her in Mpls. She is terribly negligent about writing. How is my little Frances? Got my school contract today. Do you know where you are going to teach yet? Greet your mama, papa and the girls. Mama and I enjoyed the day spent with you so much. With love, Polly."
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Annual Conference United Methodist Church
This panorama photograph is taken from the top of a grain elevator, looking north from near the intersection of First Street and Davis Avenue. The image shows railroad tracks, grain elevators, the water tower, the Fosston Woolen Mills, and the High Shool. The High School was built in 1905 and burned down in 1913. The image also shows residences and other buildings of the town of Fosston.
The railroad tracks on the right side of this wide postcard go into Nicollet, Minnesota. Both residential and commercial buildings can be seen. From left to right, the creamery, the old water tower, the roof of the public school, two church spires, and a grain elevator are among the visible structures. A large smokestack of an unidentified business can be seen between the church spires and the elevator.
Illustrated trade catalog of boilers and heating components including steam gauges, hot water thermometers, radiator valves, heat generators and regulators, radiator shields, and more.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Bonde Building on the corner of Litchfield Avenue and 4th Street S.W. in Willmar, MN. Peter Bonde was sheriff in Kandiyohi County from 1906-1927. He was known as the Prohibition Sheriff. Images in this collection were taken by Peter Bonde from 1890-1910.