Ye olde Duluth/Superior rivalrie

“At Lake Superior’s Head: The Rival Cities of Duluth and West Superior, NYT, 5 October 1891.

Among other things, we learn that “cliff-dwellers” was a term of abuse for Duluthians.

4 Comments

baci

about 15 years ago

This hearkens me back to the ye olde Duluth! speech by Proctor Knott

Craig R

about 15 years ago

cliff dweller elitists

mrashley

about 15 years ago

My mother in law uses cliff dwellers and billy goats for Duluthians.

The Big E

about 15 years ago

Huh.  Maybe I should say "I learn" then.  Trip-trap.

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