Familiar Leif Erikson Park began as Lakeshore or Lake Shore Park. The stone towers and the stage between them are under construction. F. Rodney Paine was the Duluth Park Superintendent beginning in 1926. He had a master's degree in forestry from Yale University. He was the son of Emilie Macklot Sargent Paine and Frederic William Paine. He took hundreds of snapshots documenting improvements and maintenance in the parks.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Leif Erikson Park is the site of the half-size replica of the Leif Erikson boat the "Norwegian Vikings" sailed to America in 997 A. D. The boat was donated to the city of Duluth by Enger and Olson, Inc. (furniture store owned by Bert Enger of Enger Park and Enger Tower) in 1927. The 12-ton, 42 feet long, red and white sail, replica was built of Norway pine and sailed to America from Korgen, Norway, leaving Norway on May 26, 1926, arriving in Duluth after visits to numerous ports, on June 23, 1927. The head and tail were made by a Norwegian architect.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Road construction underway near Bardon's Peak. Duluth's official map puts Bardon's Peak on West Skyline Parkway, which was designated as a scenic byway in 1998, located within the boundaries of the Smithville neighborhood.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Road construction is underway near Bardon's Peak. Duluth's official map puts Bardon's Peak on West Skyline Parkway, which was designated as a scenic byway in 1998, located within the boundaries of the Smithville neighborhood.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Road construction is underway near Bardon's Peak. Duluth's official map puts Bardon's Peak on West Skyline Parkway, which was designated as a scenic byway in 1998, located within the boundaries of the Smithville neighborhood.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Duluth's official map puts Bardon's Peak on West Skyline Parkway, which was designated as a scenic byway in 1998, located within the boundaries of the Smithville neighborhood.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Workers are constructing a stone retaining wall. The power source being used is movable. Duluth's official map puts Bardon's Peak on West Skyline Parkway located within the boundaries of the Smithville neighborhood.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Road construction is underway near Bardon's Peak. Duluth's official map puts Bardon's Peak on West Skyline Parkway, which was designated as a scenic byway in 1998, located within the boundaries of the Smithville neighborhood.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Segments of the skyline boulevard drive is being constructed. This is near the edge of the road with grand views. Duluth's official map puts Bardon's Peak on West Skyline Parkway, which was designated as a scenic byway in 1998, located within the boundaries of the Smithville neighborhood.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
One of the grand views from Skyline Parkway. Duluth's official map puts Bardon's Peak on West Skyline Parkway, which was designated as a scenic byway in 1998, located within the boundaries of the Smithville neighborhood.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections