Northern Pacific Railroad Locomotive #1849
This 1952 photo shows Northern Pacific Railroad Locomotive #1849 in Downtown Duluth, with Duluth’s tallest building — the Alworth — in the background among other structures. NP’s #1849 was built in 1923 and scrapped in 1957.
I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge what is likely to be one of the last accurate references to the Alworth as Duluth’s current tallest building, a title it has held for 112 years. The Essentia tower, which is now fully enclosed, is 97 feet taller, but I suppose we should wait until it is actually open before it is allowed to take the honor.
How dare you question the might of the Alworth? It’s twice as tall as the new Essentia building. See?
Instead of debating you on this, I think I’ll just acknowledge your perspective.