History
Serving up Nostalgia
Andrea BuscheJune 10, 2021
By Andrea Busche Locals and Tourists Love Superior’s A&W Restaurant, Thanks to All-American Food That’s Still delivered by Carhops In today’s fast-paced world,...
Twin Ports Lodging & Dining … circa 1979-’82
Paul LundgrenApril 2, 2019
This promotional pamphlet is from roughly 1980. Within the text might be clues that narrow down a specific year. The pages with dining and lodging options are shown...
This Month in Indigenous History
Carl EllisFebruary 8, 2019
Zenith City News February 5, 1802: Penobscot Chief Orono dies at the age of 108. During his lifetime, he converted to Catholicism, fought in the French and Indian wars...
Bong Veterans Historical Center
Tony BennettMay 15, 2018
This post was originally published on Positively Superior To Preserve and Honor New Programs and Events Spark Increased Visits to the Richard I. Bong Veterans...
Finnish Theatre Company to Perform at DCHS
Doug DalagerSeptember 14, 2017
Theatre Fiasko Brings “The Reading Room” to Superior In a play by Ann Tuomi, the Finhish National Theater Company presents “The Reading Room” at...
A Bird’s Eye View of Cooper
Doug DalagerJanuary 25, 2017
School to be Rebuilt by 2018 By Doug Dalager Thanks to a Yes vote in the April 2016 School Referendum, Cooper Elementary will be rebuilt over the next two years. Ground...
S.S. Meteor Flyover on Barker’s Island
Doug DalagerDecember 28, 2016
Explore Superior: the S.S. Meteor We drive by it on a daily basis, yet few of us have toured the Meteor. The S.S. Meteor is the sole surviving ship of the...
Sad Story of Lost Lives on Lake Superior
Tony TracyJanuary 26, 2016
1906 Tragedy Brings Twin Ports Together By Tony D. Tracy In the early years of the Twentieth Century the elements completely controlled man’s endeavors. As the...
Historical Society Had Fun-Packed 2015
Tony TracyJanuary 25, 2016
Accomplishments of Douglas County Historical Society By Tony Tracy It is hard to believe that 2015 is over but it has been a very busy year at DCHS. As an organization...









