Category: History

DCHS USO Show

1943 Radio USO Show Today & Tomorrow

One Weekend Only | Don’t Miss This Show! Where: Douglas County Historical Society, 1101 John Avenue, Superior When: Saturday, Dec. 6th – 2 pm & 6:30 pm;...

The Mataafa Blow Book Signing

Historical Society Hosts Mataafa Session

On November 22nd, from 12:00-2:00 pm, the Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) brings back a familiar face for another visit.  Superior Author Robert “Bob”...

David Barry

David F. Barry Exhibit at DCHS

The Douglas County Historical Society will host an Exhibit Opening Reception & Program this Thursday, July 24th between 5-8 pm. A permanent exhibit of historical...

1201 Tower Avenue

F.W. Woolworth Co. – Tower Avenue

1201 Tower Avenue The F.W. Woolworth Company first opened one of its famous “five and ten cent stores” at 1201 Tower Avenue in 1909. Business was good and by...

Palace Theatre

Video Tour of The Palace Theatre

A valuable history lesson here from the Douglas County Historical Society. What a shame that the City of Superior lost this beautiful old building to the wrecking ball....

Allouez Bay, Superior, WI

Uploaded on Feb 23, 2009 to Youtube by MaxActionSquad explores the longest ore dock in the world –  Allouez Bay,  Lake Superior. Nicely done, don’t you...