
May 20, 1940: Work Begins on Wade Stadium
On this day in Duluth in 1940, dignitaries broke ground for the Duluth Municipal All-Sports Stadium, south of 2nd Street at 35th Avenue West, nearby the dilapidated 1903 Athletic Park on a site called the “old circus grounds.” The project was overseen by the Work Projects Administration. Officials included advisory committee member Rueben Johnson, committee…
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