Duluth an interesting history

Duluth, MN is a port city located on the banks of Lake Superior in north eastern MN. In 1886 Duluth was declared “The Zenith City of the United States of the Unsalted Sea” by Dr. Thomas Preston Foster the founder of the first news paper in Duluth, MN. In those days Duluth was on the cusp of a boom with the opening of the Sault Ste. Marie canal and the announcement of the coming of the railroad, thus making Duluth the only port city with access to the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Oceans. At this time the growth of the lumber industry, increased mining and railroad building was at such a rapid pace the influx of workers to the area could not keep up with the demand for labor. The growth rate in Duluth was so rapid in 1869 to 1870 that the city was expected to become larger than Chicago quickly. Jay Cooke a wealthy Philadelphia land speculator decided to have Duluth be the ending point of several rail lines: Northern Pacific Railroad, the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroads all giving credence to the growth predictions. This all came to an end in the stock market crash of 1873 when Duluth nearly went out of existence. However by the end of the 1870′s the railroads were completed, mining and lumbering had continued and Duluth boomed again. By 1900 the population was nearly one hundred thousand people ad was a thriving community once again.

Today Duluth, MN is a popular place to visit to experience the beaches and shores of Lake Superior. Sandy beaches and grassy and marsh lands all around adding to the enjoyment of wild life. Duluth has a quaint charm and appeal with the Victorian architecture and turn of the century buildings. When staying in hotels Duluth one can inquire about the activities available in the area. Boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, site seeing or just taking it easy. Duluth, MN is bound to become more popular as the word gets out.

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Posted on October 7th, 2009 by admin
Filed under: Travel

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