Aerial Lift Bridge
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The Aerial Lift Bridge, earlier known as the Aerial Bridge or Aerial Ferry Bridge, is a landmark in the port city of Duluth, Minnesota. The span began life in 1905 as the United States' first transpor
The Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth, MN
Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge in 2024
Aerial lift bridge at night, 2010
Aerial gondola, c. 1908
Duluth Ship Canal
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The Duluth Ship Canal is an artificial canal cut through Minnesota Point, providing direct access to Duluth harbor from Lake Superior. Begun privately in 1871, it was put under federal supervision and
Aerial Lift Bridge
…National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1973. The United States Army Corps of Engineers maintains a nearby maritime museum. The bridge spans the Duluth Ship Canal, which was put through the miles-long sand spit named Minnesota Point – commonly called Park Point by locals – in 1870–1871. The natural mouth of the…
SS Tarantau entering the Duluth Ship Canal from the lake. The two entrance lights can be seen at the end of the piers, while the museum building is at the left.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers barge in the canal, looking towards Duluth.
USCGC Mackinaw entering the harbor from the canal, beneath the Aerial Lift Bridge. The rear range light can be seen behind it.