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Location DB > United States > Wisconsin > Superior > Northern Pacific Ore Dock
 Name
Northern Pacific Ore Dock
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 Database Info
created by Glass on 5/24/2007 6:04 AM
last modified by Glass on 1/16/2010 10:49 PM
 Viewability
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 Overview
 Description
A long abandoned ore dock severed from the tracks long ago. It stretches almost half a mile from end to end and is quite high. The whole place is in terrible condition, but it's good for photos!
 Basic Information
Type: Outdoors
Status: Under Construction
Accessibility: Difficult
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
 Physical Information
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Superior, Wisconsin
United States
Owner:
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  •  Hazards
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  • water
  •  Interesting Features
    Lots of abandoned boats tied up next to the dock, and the top of the docks give a cool view of Duluth. 310 ore pockets with 350 tons max each. That's over 300 ways to kill yourself!
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • barbed wire
  • part-time guard
  • locked gates
  • welded doors
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1913
    Closed: 0
     Required Equipment
  • gloves
  •  Recommended Equipment

     History
    Built 1913, expanded in 1917 and in 1925... the rail company's only ore dock. Served through the 1950s.
     Media Coverage

     Future Plans
    This is going to be a marina, I guess.
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     Photo Galleries
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    Trip 1: Docks
    Thu, May 24th, 2007
    posted by Glass
    10 pictures
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    Trip 2: Boats
    Thu, May 24th, 2007
    posted by Glass
    5 pictures
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    TC visits Sup-town
    Sat, Apr 26th, 2008
    posted by TCdrainer
    10 pictures
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    Old Photos, MNHS
    Mon, Jun 23rd, 2008
    posted by Glass
    5 pictures


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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Opheliaism on 1/17/2010 6:05 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Jan 17 10 at 6:05, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Jan 16 10 at 22:49, Glass changed the following: Status, Accessibility
  • on Jul 14 08 at 21:14, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Jun 23 08 at 6:22, Glass added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Jun 23 08 at 6:22, Glass created a new gallery
  • on Jun 23 08 at 6:21, Glass changed the following: Display Name, History, Year Built, Year Closed, Interesting Features, Security Measures, Required Equipment, Future Plans
  • on May 19 08 at 13:39, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Apr 26 08 at 20:06, TCdrainer added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Apr 26 08 at 19:59, TCdrainer created a new gallery
  • on Aug 15 07 at 18:43, Emperor Wang validated this location
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