𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧! Here's a fun fact about Duluth's history that might surprise you. The charming Lakeside neighborhood on the far east end wasn't always part of our city. Here's a brief timeline of Lakeside's independent days: • 1886: The Lakeside Land Company formed, and the area was first known as "New London." • March 30, 1889: It officially incorporated as the Village of Lakeside. • January 1, 1893: The Village of Lakeside officially became part of the City of Duluth. (Fun fact: this annexation was decided two years before it actually happened!) So, for a brief period, Lakeside operated as its very own municipality. And here's another interesting tidbit: part of the annexation agreement stipulated that no bars or liquor stores would be allowed in the neighborhood, contributing to Lakeside being a "dry" area for many years. Find out more at Duluth Lakeside, Lester Park History #duluthhistory #lakesidemn #duluthmn #minnesotahistory #slchs #saintlouiscounty #lesterpark Images from the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives & Special Collections (fb)

📚✨ Don't Miss It! North Shore Deep Dive TOMORROW at the Main Duluth Library ✨📚 We’re excited to share an event at the Duluth Public Library. Arnold R. Alanen, Emeritus Professor of Planning & Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will discuss his recently published book, "The Scenic Route: Building Minnesota's North Shore." Professor Alanen will be reading brief excerpts from his volume and sharing examples of its numerous illustrations and maps, offering a unique look at the history and development of this iconic Minnesota byway, including the gorgeous stretch in St. Louis County. 📍 Where: Green Room, Main Library (520 W. Superior St., Duluth MN) 🗓️ When: Thursday, May 29, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM There's no need to reserve a spot – just come to the Main Library! #DuluthMN #duluthpubliclibrary #northshore #highway61 #byways (fb)