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Last Sunday, here on the Years of Yore page, was a photo from 1904 showing the primitive road first cut through the virgin forest leading from Hibbingâs original town site to the Stevenson Mine. This mine was located several miles west of Hibbing and north of Keewatin, very close to the St. Louis County and Itasca County line. It was among the first mines in that area and by 1906 it was shipping ore.
Because of the high quality ore found in the early Itasca County mines, the Great Northern Railroad built a nine-mile rail line spur to connect with the main line in Hibbingâs mining district. This rail spur also helped the Stevenson mine to become a major player in supplying ore on the Mesabi Iron Range.
January 17, 1706, is the birthday of Benjamin Franklin. It’s hard to overstate the intelligence and abilities of this man. Looking at his life is truly awe-inspiring. A leader in
The beautiful environs of Bennett Park in Hibbing have been enjoyed by generations. The history of the park and its changes through the years adds to an appreciation for it today.
So many people have wonderful memories and stories about the park. Whether it was a certain baseball game, a family reunion, a musical play performed or a band concert enjoyed, Bennett Park has been the scene of many a memorable event.
People may not know it, but at Bennett Park there once was a zoo. Hibbing schoolteachers who share Hibbingâs history with their students often say childrenâs eyes light up at stories about the zoo. When the classes enjoy an end-of-the-year picnic in Bennett Park, students will again ask about the zoo.