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Aerial View of Ashland
circa 1930 -- 1939
Aerial view of town, showing the shoreline of Lake Superior, ore docks, roads, houses, buildings, trees, and smokestacks. Text describing this photograph says, "City of Ashland; our nearest town of...
Band Shell
1935
View of the Ashland Band Shell with benches, trees, and what is today Highway 2 in the foreground. On the left is a large metal tower, and in the background is Lake Superior.
Unloading Coal in Washburn
1936
Unloading coal from a large ship in Lake Superior onto land near Washburn. There is a large conveyor that has lights glowing in the dark sky. A large pile of coal is on the right.
Interior View of The Anchor Tavern
1930
Interior view of the bar, with eight bar stools. Signs behind the bar include "Coca-Cola," "Grain Belt Beer," "Goebel," and "Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer."
