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Douglas County Historical Society

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Panel focuses on downtown redevelopment
Join us at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Douglas County Historical Society, 1101 John Ave., for a panel discussion on downtown redevelopment.
Tuesday, May, 07, 2013 - Superior Telegram - News

‘Big Dig’ deserves rave review, encore
An excursion into the world of culture Saturday night found Billy Pirkola at the Douglas County Historical Society’s building on John Avenue.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Superior Telegram - Community

Take in a little history this summer
If you are a snowbird, you probably missed Greg Guenard talk about his family’s downtown business, Guenard’s Candy Store at the Douglas County Historical Society last fall.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News

DCHS honors service members with annual USO performance
In its fifth season, the 1943 USO Canteen Radio Show will be performed at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Douglas County Historical Society.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News

First-time playwright touches history
Travel back to a time when Roth Bros. was right across the street during the Douglas County Historical Society’s History Theatre production, “You’ll Find it at Roth’s.”
Wednesday, October, 17, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News

Regina Hill, DCHS garner accessibility
For some, this holiday season brought the gift of accessibility. Residents in the six-story Regina Hill apartments at 2415 E. Fifth St. have a working elevator again. And Christmas came early at the Douglas County Historical Society in the form of a new lift.
Friday, December, 07, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News

DCHS offers chances to get involved with history
Our final History Sunday for this season has a change of date. Instead of the second Sunday, it begins at 2 p.m. March 17 at DCHS, 1101 John Ave. On that day, I will be presenting “Superior Entertainment: A Look at Superior’s Theatres.”
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Superior Telegram - News

Many thanks for the memories

Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Superior Telegram - Opinion

Superior’s downtown is theme for historic exhibit, memorable Sundays
History Sunday 2013 begins with the presentation, “100 Years of Bear Shoe Works” on Jan. 13 by Michelle Baddin, daughter of long-time owner, Harry Bear. Bear Shoe has been a part of Superior’s Tower Avenue businesses for 100 years.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Superior Telegram - News

Work begins soon to make DCHS accessible
Greg Guenard packed ‘em in again! His repeat performance in June to talk about his family’s downtown business, Guenard’s Candy Store, was part of our History Sunday series, which focused on Superior’s downtown and complemented our current exhibit.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News

DCHS seeks photos of downtown movers and shakers, offers comedy
Our 2012-2013 History Sunday series is back. Next month, History Sundays resume the theme of downtown, which complements our current exhibit. Called “Open ‘til 9: Thursday Nights on Tower,” the title refers to the days when stores in Superior’s downtown stayed open late for shoppers.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News

Historical society events seek to preserve the past
Our 2012-2013 History Sunday season continues, but with a change in the scheduled program.
Friday, October, 12, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News

Bob’s Chop Suey House remembered
What are your memories of Bob’s Chop Suey House? First listed in the 1959 city directory as Robert (Bob) Huie; Complete Chinese and American Menu, many today remember it as a cozy spot above the House of Charm beauty salon on 1307 Tower Ave.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News

Donation serves up memories
There’s a dish of a mystery afoot in Superior. Two sets of china, each claiming ties to Central High School’s past, are circulating about town. A full set of fine English china that was used in Central High School’s Coolidge room during teas and other events was donated Thursday to Superior Public Museums.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Superior Telegram - News

Dinner honors service to country
They served their country in the Armed Services. Now the Elks Club of Superior is serving them.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News

District 6

Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Superior Telegram - News

Event honors women who volunteer
The annual Port Cities Luncheon, honoring women who volunteer, will be held in a new location this year. It will be held in the Greysolon Ballroom, 231 E. Superior St. at noon Wednesday.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Superior Telegram - Community

Bender leads Superior Rotary
Warren Bender has been elected president of the Superior Rotary Club for 2012-2013.
Wednesday, August, 29, 2012 - Superior Telegram - Community

History Sunday celebrates all the best at Edelstein’s
If you are a woman getting married these days, there are a variety of big box stores where you can register for wedding gifts. But before the days of self-serve kiosks, a young woman from Superior about to be married, would register where?
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Superior Telegram - Community

Mural adds splash of color to East End
With paint and creativity, a blank slate has become an invitation for visitors and businesses to sail into Superior’s East End.
Tuesday, August, 21, 2012 - Superior Telegram - News

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