Northern Minnesota Novelties Posts

Postcard from the Aerial Life Bridge (Basgen Photography)

Dec 25, 2023 1 Comment

This undated postcard, published by Northern Minnesota Novelties, shows the Aerial Lift Bridge and parts of Canal Park and Park Point circa maybe 1960. The back of the card credits the aerial photo to maritime photographer Jean Basgen.

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Postcard from Duluth, St. Lawrence Seaways Westerly Terminus

Feb 10, 2022 No Comments

This undated postcard, published by Northern Minnesota Novelties of Crosslake, Minn., offers a nice pre-freeway aerial view of Downtown Duluth on it’s upper image and a shot of the Aerial Lift Bridge and shipping canal on the lower side.

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