Hill, I. Vernon (1872–1904)

At the turn of the twentieth century, architect I. Vernon Hill's designs shaped the developing city of Duluth. Although his career lasted less than a decade, the buildings he designed would play a central role in defining the architectural landscape of the city.

Moving Endion Depot, 1986

Moving Endion Depot, 1986

The old Endion Depot slowly moves west down London Road on June 25, 1986, en route from its original site at the foot of 15th Avenue East to Canal Park.

View of west rear, looking east - Endion Passenger Depot, 1504 South Street, Duluth, St. Louis County, MN

View of west rear, looking east - Endion Passenger Depot, 1504 South Street, Duluth, St. Louis County, MN

View of west rear, looking east - Endion Passenger Depot, 1504 South Street, Duluth, St. Louis County, MN

View of east front, looking northwest - Endion Passenger Depot, 1504 South Street, Duluth, St. Louis County, MN

View of east front, looking northwest - Endion Passenger Depot, 1504 South Street, Duluth, St. Louis County, MN

View of east front, looking northwest - Endion Passenger Depot, 1504 South Street, Duluth, St. Louis County, MN

Duluth & Iron Range Railroad Locomotive #46 (built in 1888) with log train at Endion Depot.

Duluth & Iron Range Railroad Locomotive #46 (built in 1888) with log train at Endion Depot.

Duluth & Iron Range Railroad Locomotive #46 (built in 1888) with log train at Endion Depot.

Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Depot, Endion

Admired for its jewel-like character, the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range depot at Endion was constructed in 1899. The depot was designed by notable Duluth architect I. Vernon Hill, and it is one of the last small passenger depots of its kind.

Looking east from the Robert Street bridge at a Milwaukee Road freight train behind double-headed steam locomotives passing the St. Paul Union Depot.

Looking east from the Robert Street bridge at a Milwaukee Road freight train behind double-headed steam locomotives passing the St. Paul Union Depot

Looking east from the Robert Street bridge at a Milwaukee Road freight train behind double-headed steam locomotives passing the St. Paul Union Depot, 1952. Photograph by the St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press.

Railway Mail Service clerks load mail bags onto a Great Northern Railway Post Office car at the St. Paul Union Depot.

Railway Mail Service clerks load mail bags onto a Great Northern Railway Post Office car at the St. Paul Union Depot

Railway Mail Service clerks load mail bags onto a Great Northern Railway Post Office car at the St. Paul Union Depot, 1949. Photograph by the St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press.

Passengers purchase train tickets at the St. Paul Union Depot.

Passengers purchase train tickets at the St. Paul Union Depot

Passengers purchase train tickets at the St. Paul Union Depot, 1949. Photograph by the St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press.

Passengers waiting to board a train in the concourse of the St. Paul Union Depot.

Passengers waiting to board a train in the concourse of the St. Paul Union Depot

Passengers waiting to board a train in the concourse of the St. Paul Union Depot, 1949. Photograph by the St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press.

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