Basgen Photography
Postcard from the Breathtaking Duluth-Superior Hi Bridge
This undated postcard, published by Northern Minnesota Novelties, shows an aerial view of the John A. Blatnik Bridge connecting Duluth to Superior. When it opened on Dec. 2, 1961, it was named the Duluth-Superior Bridge and has been known colloquially as the “High Bridge” throughout its existence, though the name was often rendered as “Hi Bridge” in the bridge’s early years. It was named for Congressman Blatnik on Sept. 24, 1971. (more…)
Postcard from the Aerial Life Bridge (Basgen Photography)
This undated postcard, published by Northern Minnesota Novelties, shows the Aerial Lift Bridge and parts of Canal Park and Park Point circa maybe 1960. The back of the card credits the aerial photo to maritime photographer Jean Basgen. (more…)
Postcard from Duluth, St. Lawrence Seaways Westerly Terminus
This undated postcard, published by Northern Minnesota Novelties of Crosslake, Minn., offers a nice pre-freeway aerial view of Downtown Duluth on it’s upper image and a shot of the Aerial Lift Bridge and shipping canal on the lower side. (more…)