This 1912 atlas provides eleven detailed plat maps showing Duluth streets, divisions, tracts, and additions. A key map in the beginning shows the location of each of the plat maps.
This book frontispiece introduced the photographs of an August 17, 18, and 19, 1912 visit of the U.S. Steel Traffic Committee to Minnesota's Iron Range.
The manicured grounds of the Virginia & Rainy Lake Co. Mill No. 3 are shown, as is a sign for Yard F. This is the left half of a panoramic photograph included with the U.S. Steel Traffic Committee photo album.
Two Duluth, Missabe & Northern ore cars stand loaded at the ore washing plant in Coleraine. The U.S. Steel Traffic Committee is clustered on the distant right.
The structure of the main open hearth furnace building at Minnesota Steel Co. in Duluth appears mostly complete. Large flues for construction of the blast furnace lie on the ground in the foreground. The auxiliary buildings are under construction.
The merchant mill building at the Minnesota Steel Co in Duluth is unfinished in this winter photograph, which does not seem to have been taken in August during the U.S. Steel Traffic Committee visit.
Illustrated trade catalog describes the three machines necessary to "insure your crop against poor seed." Includes the fanning mill, smut cleaner, and corn grader.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the Cuyuna Extension Iron Company's explorations into western St. Louis County, Minnesota. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter, including supplement, features the opening of the Cuyuna-Duluth Mine in Ironton, Minnesota. Pictures include the Cuyuna-Duluth, Cuyuna-Mille Lacs, and Pennington Mines, the Messaba-Cuyuna property, and mining officials Otto J. Wendlandt, C.B. Rowley, W.H. Denny, and Ernest Le Duc. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features mining operations on Minnesota's Cuyuna Iron Range near Brainerd and Crosby, the latter including a bird's eye view of the village. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features Edwin H. Lee (pictured), proprietor of Duluth, Minnesota's Spalding Hotel. Northern Pacific Railroad's history on Minnesota's Cuyuna Iron Range is also covered at length. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features Duluthians Captain A.B. Wolvin and Dwight E. Woodbridge and an advertisement for the newly incorporated town of Riverton, Minnesota. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features stripping operations on Minnesota's Cuyuna Iron Range. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter includes the Cuyuna-Duluth Iron Company's anticipated first shipment of iron ore from its Cuyuna-Duluth Mine, in Crosby, Minnesota. Its secretary, E.J.W. Donahue, is pictured. The Cuyuna Iron & Manganese Ore Company's exploratory work and the City of Brainerd's Cuyuna Range Addition are also discussed. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the organization of the Mission Iron Company, which intends to explore the Cuyuna Iron Range. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features John T. Jones' visit to the Cuyuna Iron Range. Previously, Jones was instrumental in opening the Biwabik Mine on the Mesabi Iron Range. The Minnesota Central Railway Company's intention of building an electric railway on the Cuyuna Range is also discussed. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features extensive coverage on the Vermilion Range, or what is referred to as the Consolidated Vermilion and Extension property. M.B. Cullum, president of the Mission Iron Company, is pictured. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features a Minnesota visit by James A. Farrell (pictured), president of United States Steel Corporation. He was accompanied by William J. Olcott (pictured), president of the Oliver Iron Mining Company. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features an impending tour of the Cuyuna-Sultana Iron Company's property on the Vermilion Range. George H. Crosby (1865-1961), pictured, states his expectations for Cuyuna iron ore shipments in 1914. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features Tesora Mining Company's leasing out of the Kellogg Mine to Pickands, Mather & Company. Captain M.L. Fay, Tesora's president, is pictured. The history of one of Lake Vermilion's first sailing vessels, the "Andrew Reefer," is recounted. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the Cuyuna Mille Lacs Iron Company's annual meeting, and its secretary-treasurer, W.H. Locker, is pictured. Strikes at Lake Superior ore docks are covered. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features Cuyuna-Sultana Iron Company's undeveloped manganese property on the Cuyuna Iron Range. Its president, L.L. Culbertson, is pictured. The impending annual meeting of the Northwestern Hotel Men's Association is covered at length, and the Duluth chapter's president, Edwin H. Lee, is pictured. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features Edwin H. Lee's election as president of Northwestern Hotel Men's Association. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the first shipment of manganese ore in the history of the Cuyuna-Mille Lacs Mine, of Minnesota, and of the United States. The shipment (pictured) also marks the Northern Pacific dock's inaugural use. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the organization of the Bankers' Trust Company in Duluth, Minnesota, the Soo Line's record fiscal year, and the 1913 iron ore shipments to date. Soo Line's president, Edmund Pennington, is pictured. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter profiles Northern Pacific Railway Company's new president, Jule M. Hannaford (pictured) who began his ascent in Brainerd, Minnesota, as a clerk. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features a picture of J.S. Lutes, general manager of mines for the Tod-Stambaugh Company in Duluth, Minnesota. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the second annual Duluth Industrial Exhibit, an editorial on Minnesota cities owning their own mine lands, and Oliver Iron Mining Company's president, John H. McLean (pictured). This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the Barrows Mine (pictured) on Minnesota's Cuyuna Iron Range, and the mine's fee owner, the Brainerd Mining Company. The latter's secretary-treasurer, R.R. Wise, is pictured. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features a picture showing the Kennedy Mine's stock piles on Minnesota's Cuyuna Iron Range. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features A.F. Gross, president and general manager of the Mangan Iron & Steel Company in Duluth, Minnesota, is pictured. The death of former Oliver Iron Mining Company official Colonel L.W. Powell is also featured. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the Oliver Iron Mining Company's opening of several new properties on Minnesota's Mesabi Iron Range. Ongoing construction to the Minnesota Steel Company's new plant (pictured) in Duluth is updated. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features updates on Minnesota mining companies Cuyuna Iron & Manganese Ore, Duluth-Brainerd Iron, Mangan Iron & Steel, and Vermilion and Mesaba Iron. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features commentary on former U.S. Representative J. Proctor Knott (pictured), whose satirical remarks on Duluth, Minnesota's potential mineral wealth made a stir in 1871. Also, the Locker-Donahue syndicate announces the new townsite of Iron Mountain on Minnesota's Cuyuna Range. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the continuing growth of Riverton, Minnesota. Oliver Iron Mining Company's Zenith Mine on Minnesota's Vermilion Range is pictured, and F.P. Tepoorten is announced as new president of White Iron Lake Iron Company, Duluth, Minnesota. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features mining pioneer Leonidas Merritt (pictured), and the incorporation of the Cuyuna Central Iron Company in Minnesota. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features Soo Line president Edmund Pennington's visit to Duluth, Minnesota, and Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic Railroad's recent activity. F.C. Harris, superintendent of Zenith Furnace Company, Duluth, Minnesota, is pictured. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features a history on Minnesota's Vermilion Range iron mines. Captain John H. Hearding, assistant general manager of Oliver Iron Mining Company, is pictured. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features the impending retirement and career of W.H. Locker (pictured) of the Great Northern Railway Company. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter features an update on Riverton, Minnesota, whose citizens have voted to incorporate. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
This issue of Skillings' Mining and Market Letter, including supplement, features the opening of the Cuyuna-Duluth Mine in Cuyuna, Minnesota. Pictures include the Cuyuna-Duluth, Cuyuna-Mille Lacs, and Pennington Mines, the Messaba-Cuyuna property, and mining officials W.H. Denny, Ernest Le Duc, C.B. Rowley, and Otto J. Wendlandt. This international mining trade publication began as a weekly in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1912, changing its name to Skillings' Mining Review in July 1916 (dropping the apostrophe in 1993). Regular features include the opening of prominent mines, industry mergers, labor strikes, production benchmarks, revenue summaries, biographical sketches, and anecdotal insights into mining towns and lifestyles.
Illustrated trade catalog featuring the Storm King Special Furnace. Includes description of components, reasons to purchase, notes on its operation, and an example of its use in a home.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated catalog highlighting the V.S.V. (vapor, steam, and vacuum) heating system produced by RohaCompany Includes radiator operation, features, costs, and testimonials.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog of elevating, conveying, and power transmitting machinery including conveyors, pulleys, belts, buckets, gears, and other parts.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog featuring parts and accessories for power plants. Includes feed and vacuum pumps, jet condensers, oiling systems and devices, boiler regulators, heaters, and meters.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Minneapolis Saint Paul and Saulte Ste Marie Railroad
Date Created:
1912-1916
Description:
Photocopies of blueprints for the Sam Parker House Hotel at the Soo Line depot in Glenwood. It was designed for the Minneapolis Saint Paul and Saulte Ste Marie Railroad by the office of Buildings and Bridges. The dates on the pages vary. There are four sheets: First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan - Drawn January 4, 1912, Basement Plan and cross section�- Drawn January 4, 1912, and Trim details - drawn March 28, 1916.
The Sunbeam Theater was located at 109 West Superior Street beginning in 1908. The silent film "Highbrow Love" was out in 1913. In 1922 the motion picture theater the Astor took that address, and the Sunbeam moved to 103 West Superior Street where it remained until 1930.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Hugh McKenzie was a principal Duluth photographer. McKenzie's studio was in this Seip Building or Smith Building 101 West Superior on the northwest corner. It was the last frame building in the main business district on Superior Street when it was torn down in 1926.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Exterior view of the Floodwood Creamery. There is a "No Smoking Allowed" sign next to the door. The building features clapboard siding. Image taken from a cracked glass plate negative.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Bird's eye view of the E. J. Jones Lumber Company taken from the P. V. grain elevator at Seventh Street. Winter scene with La Grand Hotel in background. E.G.N. sidetrack.
Sewer Section map showing streets and lots in Stillwater, Minnesota from Sewer Book B.. Block 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 Churchill, Nelson and Slaughter's Addition.