Iconic Architecture of the North
The North Shore is filled with history; the Grand Portage Ojibwe, voyageurs, commercial shipping on Lake Superior, the Gunflint Trail—the list goes on. Look closely enough and you’ll find remnants of history scattered almost everywhere. This issue, we decide to explore the history of iconic architecture in the Northern Wilds, some dating back to the late 1800s.
Michelle Miller starts us off with an Along the Shore story on architect Edwin Lundie, known for his natural, rustic design and use of red exterior paint. Did you know the main lodge of Lutsen Resort was designed by Lundie? Miller also brings us to Thomas Owen City Park in Two Harbors, home to a WWI cannon and the bandshell, built in 1937. Rae Poynter takes us on a tour of important Northern Wilds’ architecture, covering Glensheen Mansion in Duluth, Port Arthur Collegiate Institute in Thunder Bay, the Two Harbors Lighthouse, and more.
Of course, no issue sticks to just one topic. Eric Weicht writes about his recent bikepacking adventure on the Northwoods Route. Roughly 630 miles long, the Northwoods Route is a bikepacking route that loosely follows the western shores of Lake Superior through Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. Sticking to outdoor adventures, Northern Trails columnist Gord Ellis shares his fondest grouse hunting memories—northwestern Ontario’s most popular game to hunt. Elle Andra-Warner writes about the extinct passenger pigeon in her latest Strange Tales column. Points North columnist Shawn Perich recalls the abundance of moose back in 1989 and their gradual decline in the early 2000s. On a similar note, Joe Shead informs us on what to do if you hit a moose, deer, or even a wolf, with your vehicle.
Thirsty? Virginia George gives us a history lesson on the origins of Oktoberfest, while highlighting some tried and true breweries, as well as some new ones. And in Thunder Bay, Peter Fergus-Moore introduces us to Cold Slate Ice Cream, a rolled ice cream enterprise run by 17-year-old Timothy Sherlock and his family.
In honor of the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Tim Timmermann writes about seeing her and Prince Philip twice—once in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in 1959 and again in 1973 when the royal couple “officially” opened Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay.
As always, the events section is filled with fun for the whole family, as well as a few spooky happenings to celebrate Halloween. Moose Madness also takes place this month on Oct. 21-22. Check out our Moose-see section in Along the Shore for fun moose facts, information on the current moose population, and where to see a moose.
You’ll find all this and more with each turn of the page. Enjoy!—Breana Johnson
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