Duluth Soo Line Station

[Anonymous]

I require photos of the track side of the Duluth Soo Line Union Station in order to complete a model of that wall. Specifically, I require photos (but drawings would be very useful) of the track level portion so that I can determine where doors and windows were located. The pictures that I do have are from long range and are not helpful.

I also would like to have a photo or two of the lake side of the buillding that will augment the long range photo that I do have.

Can anyone help me with this? Perhaps you know of a possible source of the material I need.

Thanks.

[orsonroy]

There doesn't seem to be much online about Duluth's railroad heritage, but if one of the sites below doesn't have what you need, perhaps the creators of the sites know where you can find what you're looking for:

http://www.duluthhistory.com/photos/photos01.htm
http://www.duluth-mn-usa.com/
http://sooline.railfan.net/
http://www.railserve.com/jump/jump.cgi?ID=80

[Anonymous]

Ray

Thanks.

I searched all the sites that you listed. Unfortunately, I found only one early image of the Duluth Soo Line Station, a postcard, of which I already had a copy.

Matt

[orsonroy]

Habe you contacted the Soo Line historical society? They might at least know of someone in their organization that has the information you're looking for.

And you might want to join one of the Soo Line Yahoo Groups, dig through the archives, and ask the question. You'll be surprised at the sort of information you'll end up with! I had the same problem in obtaining data on the Peoria union station, until I asked on the Peoria Yahoo Group. I ended up with a full set of blueprints for the building! (built 1886, burned to the ground in 1961)

[Anonymous]

Ray

Thanks again. You have suggested what I have done. I joined the Soo Line Yahoo group yesterday and I contacted the Soo Line Tech Society archivist by email on Tuesday. It is possible that I may be able to get some plans from the archives. I will let you know how that works out.

Matt