Panoramic Minnesota
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The Shaw-Hammons House. 302 Fremont St.
Neil Shaw purchased the land in 1854 and built his home with his three sons. He used the east section of the home as a storefront. Weston Hammons purchased the home in 1870. "As of 2020, it is the oldest extant residential structure in the city of Anoka." Johannes Allert, MNopedia
The Shaw-Hammons House. 302 Fremont St.
Neil Shaw purchased the land in 1854 and built his home with his three sons. He used the east section of the home as a storefront. Weston Hammons purchased the home in 1870. "As of 2020, it is the oldest extant residential structure in the city of Anoka." Johannes Allert, MNopedia
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"Proven Ore Bodies" are placed semi-transparently over fields.
"In 1859, surveyors noted compass deflection. In 1895, Cuyler Adams surveyed the range using a dip needle. In 1903, Adams and his partners located the ore by drilling, finding numerous ore bodies from Brainerd to Aitkin." Cuyuna Range
"Proven Ore Bodies" are placed semi-transparently over fields.
"In 1859, surveyors noted compass deflection. In 1895, Cuyler Adams surveyed the range using a dip needle. In 1903, Adams and his partners located the ore by drilling, finding numerous ore bodies from Brainerd to Aitkin." Cuyuna Range
Today, Kiwanis park sits in place of the saw mills and a freeway roundabout sits where the proposed park was intended to go. It's unknown if the park was relocated or if development simply continued to accelerate in Brainerd.
Today, Kiwanis park sits in place of the saw mills and a freeway roundabout sits where the proposed park was intended to go. It's unknown if the park was relocated or if development simply continued to accelerate in Brainerd.
Even in the distance, smoke stacks can be seen working. This detail is meant to highlight just how successful the urban environment is.
However, Manganese, Minnesota was only inhabited between 1912 and 1960. (This map was made in 1914.) The former mining community is now mostly abandoned.
Even in the distance, smoke stacks can be seen working. This detail is meant to highlight just how successful the urban environment is.
However, Manganese, Minnesota was only inhabited between 1912 and 1960. (This map was made in 1914.) The former mining community is now mostly abandoned.
A detailed look at the plans for the Cuyuna Range Addition. While some of this range still exists, most has since been redeveloped again. At the time, this addition would have meant room for numerous new residents, likely working in the ore mines.
A detailed look at the plans for the Cuyuna Range Addition. While some of this range still exists, most has since been redeveloped again. At the time, this addition would have meant room for numerous new residents, likely working in the ore mines.
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In order to create the Duluth Ship Canal, a gap in the sand spit had to be created, which left new island residents (Lake Ave. side of the canal) without a means of crossing to the mainland. In 1892, almost a decade following the publication of this map, a contest was held to solve the issue, but the winner's design was rejected by the War Department. A few years following the contest, and inspired by the Vizcaya Bridge in France, Thomas McGilvray designed an aerial bridge gondola, which was completed in 1905. However, as Duluth's tourism and population continued to grow, the bridge needed to grow as well. C.A.P. Turner designed the current standing Aerial Lift Bridge, which lifted for the first time in 1930. Today, the bridge can be raised to full height (135 ft.) in a minute and is raised nearly 5,000 times per year. Wikipedia
In order to create the Duluth Ship Canal, a gap in the sand spit had to be created, which left new island residents (Lake Ave. side of the canal) without a means of crossing to the mainland. In 1892, almost a decade following the publication of this map, a contest was held to solve the issue, but the winner's design was rejected by the War Department. A few years following the contest, and inspired by the Vizcaya Bridge in France, Thomas McGilvray designed an aerial bridge gondola, which was completed in 1905. However, as Duluth's tourism and population continued to grow, the bridge needed to grow as well. C.A.P. Turner designed the current standing Aerial Lift Bridge, which lifted for the first time in 1930. Today, the bridge can be raised to full height (135 ft.) in a minute and is raised nearly 5,000 times per year. Wikipedia
Image shows boats in the Duluth Ship Canal dropping rocks into the canal in 1871.
A variety of 19th century boats meandering the bay. Small sailboats, tugboats, steamboats, and even larger vessels seem to be traveling different, and chaotic, directions.
Image shows boats in the Duluth Ship Canal dropping rocks into the canal in 1871.
A variety of 19th century boats meandering the bay. Small sailboats, tugboats, steamboats, and even larger vessels seem to be traveling different, and chaotic, directions.
While not listed as a manufacturer or supplier on the map index, 1610 W Superior St. was the site of the original Duluth Pack Company store. This is probably due to the fact that the "company" was was a leather and shoe repair store in 1882, and likely located in a different part of town. When French-Canadian immigrant, Camille Poirier, did patent the original Duluth Pack in 1882, his store gained popularity. He soon opened a wholesale store, Poirier Tent and Awning which later became Duluth Tent and Awning and eventually the Duluth Pack Company.
While not listed as a manufacturer or supplier on the map index, 1610 W Superior St. was the site of the original Duluth Pack Company store. This is probably due to the fact that the "company" was was a leather and shoe repair store in 1882, and likely located in a different part of town. When French-Canadian immigrant, Camille Poirier, did patent the original Duluth Pack in 1882, his store gained popularity. He soon opened a wholesale store, Poirier Tent and Awning which later became Duluth Tent and Awning and eventually the Duluth Pack Company.
"Connent's Point" does not exist. Is this intended to be "Connor's Point" as shown in the enlarged sketch below? The interstate bridge connects Minnesota and Wisconsin.
"Connent's Point" does not exist. Is this intended to be "Connor's Point" as shown in the enlarged sketch below? The interstate bridge connects Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Boat crossing under the Aerial Lift Bridge
The overcrowded harbor intends to highlight Duluth's waterfront popularity. For over a century, the Superior harbor is the country's largest, farthest-inland freshwater port.
This boat comes from the "City of Cleveland," showing it could have traveled from Ohio.
Boat crossing under the Aerial Lift Bridge
The overcrowded harbor intends to highlight Duluth's waterfront popularity. For over a century, the Superior harbor is the country's largest, farthest-inland freshwater port.
This boat comes from the "City of Cleveland," showing it could have traveled from Ohio.
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Image of the Aerial Lift Gondola, later the Aerial Lift Bridge.
The gondola would ferry passengers over the water, similar to a ski gondola up a mountain. The gondola was converted into a lift bridge in 1929. MPR News
Image of the Aerial Lift Gondola, later the Aerial Lift Bridge.
The gondola would ferry passengers over the water, similar to a ski gondola up a mountain. The gondola was converted into a lift bridge in 1929. MPR News
"The Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin, are located at the western part of Lake Superior (the westernmost of North America's Great Lakes) and together are considered the largest freshwater port in the world." Wikipedia
"The Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin, are located at the western part of Lake Superior (the westernmost of North America's Great Lakes) and together are considered the largest freshwater port in the world." Wikipedia
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The Shattuck school opened in 1858, but this location was not built until 1866, only two years prior to construction of this map.
Increases in the town population led to the need for more than one school.
The Shattuck school opened in 1858, but this location was not built until 1866, only two years prior to construction of this map.
Increases in the town population led to the need for more than one school.
St. Mary's (originally the girls school) was founded in 1966, the same year that the new building for Shattuck (originally the boy's school) was completed.
The schools combined in 1972 and Shattuck-St. Mary's still exists as a coeducational boarding school today.
The development of these schools shows the increase in town population and unification/following of a specific religion. Shattuck-St. Mary's Website
St. Mary's (originally the girls school) was founded in 1966, the same year that the new building for Shattuck (originally the boy's school) was completed.
The schools combined in 1972 and Shattuck-St. Mary's still exists as a coeducational boarding school today.
The development of these schools shows the increase in town population and unification/following of a specific religion. Shattuck-St. Mary's Website
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Site of the Hastings Courthouse planned construction, designed by A.M. Radcliffe and completed in 1871. Originally the Hastings Courthouse, then the Dakota County Courthouse, and now the Hastings City Hall, the building still stands today and is the second-oldest surviving courthouse in Minnesota.
Site of the Hastings Courthouse planned construction, designed by A.M. Radcliffe and completed in 1871. Originally the Hastings Courthouse, then the Dakota County Courthouse, and now the Hastings City Hall, the building still stands today and is the second-oldest surviving courthouse in Minnesota.
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"Built in 1854, the “Island Mill” turned out one hundred barrels of flour a day and could grind 160 bushels in four hours." National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics
"Built in 1854, the “Island Mill” turned out one hundred barrels of flour a day and could grind 160 bushels in four hours." National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics
The original site of the first University of Minnesota building. The school has since moved down the river but maintains two waterfront campuses (Eastbank and Westbank).
The location of this building now holds Chute Square Park and Arc Godfrey's first Saint Anthony home. Godfrey is credited as the leading millwright, helping build the first dam and sawmills in St. Anthony Falls. The home originally was at Main St. and 2nd Ave., but moved multiple times due to preservation needs. It is now the oldest surviving frame of a home in the Twin Cities (1848).
The original site of the first University of Minnesota building. The school has since moved down the river but maintains two waterfront campuses (Eastbank and Westbank).
The location of this building now holds Chute Square Park and Arc Godfrey's first Saint Anthony home. Godfrey is credited as the leading millwright, helping build the first dam and sawmills in St. Anthony Falls. The home originally was at Main St. and 2nd Ave., but moved multiple times due to preservation needs. It is now the oldest surviving frame of a home in the Twin Cities (1848).
Approximate original location of Ard Godfrey's still-standing home (Main St. and 2nd Ave.)
"The Father Louis Hennepin Suspension Bridge, built in 1855, was the first bridge built to crossing the Mississippi River. A second, stronger suspension bridge was built in 1877 just upriver, deeming the original unnecessary. It was destroyed before the turn of the 20th century." Mill City Museum
"Minneapolis has more bridges across the Mississippi River than any other community." Mill City Museum
"The Father Louis Hennepin Suspension Bridge, built in 1855, was the first bridge built to crossing the Mississippi River. A second, stronger suspension bridge was built in 1877 just upriver, deeming the original unnecessary. It was destroyed before the turn of the 20th century." Mill City Museum
"Minneapolis has more bridges across the Mississippi River than any other community." Mill City Museum
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At the time this this was the site of Northfield College, known today as Carleton College. While the college was founded in 1866, Willis Hall was the first permanent campus building, completed in 1869 (time of map publication).
At the time this this was the site of Northfield College, known today as Carleton College. While the college was founded in 1866, Willis Hall was the first permanent campus building, completed in 1869 (time of map publication).
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Owatonna Public School Interior
"States began establishing public schools with cottages on the grounds. These schools kept children out of almshouses, made them productive members of society, and placed them with adoptive families." MNopedia
Owatonna Public School Interior
"States began establishing public schools with cottages on the grounds. These schools kept children out of almshouses, made them productive members of society, and placed them with adoptive families." MNopedia
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"Thanks to the limestone bluffs and hills that surrounded Red Wing, the town became a Minnesota lime-making and stone quarrying center from 1870 to 1910. Those forty years are sometimes known as the city’s “Stone Age."" MNopedia
"Thanks to the limestone bluffs and hills that surrounded Red Wing, the town became a Minnesota lime-making and stone quarrying center from 1870 to 1910. Those forty years are sometimes known as the city’s “Stone Age."" MNopedia
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Second Minnesota State Capitol
This is the second Minnesota State Capitol building, but not the current one. The first building burnt down in a fire in 1881 and the Capitol seen here was completed in 1883. The second iteration stood until 1937, when it was demolished for the existing building to begin construction.
Second Minnesota State Capitol
This is the second Minnesota State Capitol building, but not the current one. The first building burnt down in a fire in 1881 and the Capitol seen here was completed in 1883. The second iteration stood until 1937, when it was demolished for the existing building to begin construction.
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Modern rail yard in Saint Paul
A complex rail yard. Most of these lines still stand today, but have been absorbed by larger carriers.
Modern rail yard in Saint Paul
A complex rail yard. Most of these lines still stand today, but have been absorbed by larger carriers.
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Indigenous people can be seen overlooking the rapid development of St. Paul. In the early 1850s, Dakota nations were relocated by the U.S. government to live alongside the Mississippi River. "But Minnesota's non-native population grew nearly 30x in between 1850 and 1860, leaving many members of the Dakota without crucial land and resources." MSP Magazine
Indigenous people can be seen overlooking the rapid development of St. Paul. In the early 1850s, Dakota nations were relocated by the U.S. government to live alongside the Mississippi River. "But Minnesota's non-native population grew nearly 30x in between 1850 and 1860, leaving many members of the Dakota without crucial land and resources." MSP Magazine
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First Baptist Church in Winona
Churches listed without names, just denominational focus.
Today, most Winona churches are named after Saints, while some have established their town presence as the "First" of their denomination.
First Baptist Church in Winona
Churches listed without names, just denominational focus.
Today, most Winona churches are named after Saints, while some have established their town presence as the "First" of their denomination.
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