Thomas Wilson, Duluth

Name: Thomas Wilson
Address: Duluth, United States

#88 among attractions in Duluth

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The Thomas Wilson was a whaleback freighter built in 1892 and used to haul bulk freight on the Great Lakes. The ship sank in Lake Superior just outside the harbor of Duluth, Minnesota, United States, on 7 June 1902, after a collision with the George Hadley. The wreck of the Thomas Wilson is one of the best remaining examples of a whaleback steamer, and it is also significant for the changes made in operating procedures at the Duluth harbor. The remains of the ship were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. ()

Coordinates: 46°46'60"N, 92°4'10"W

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Thomas Wilson – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aerial Lift Bridge, Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille, DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace.

1.2 miW
Iconic bridge lifts for water traffic
Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth
30 min walk • The Aerial Lift Bridge, earlier known as the Aerial Bridge or Aerial Ferry Bridge, is a landmark in the port city of Duluth, Minnesota.
1.1 miW
Museum, Visitor center, Specialty museum
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, Duluth
29 min walk • The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is a museum in Duluth, Minnesota, operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The museum is in Duluth's Canal Park near the Aerial Lift Bridge and overlooks the entrance to the Duluth-Superior harbor. The museum and grounds are all property of the U.S. federal government.
1.2 miNW
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Brewery
Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille, Duluth
30 min walk • Fitger's Brewing Company was a beer manufacturer in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, from 1881 to 1972. The surviving brewery complex stretches for 720 feet along the Lake Superior shoreline and East Superior Street, one of Duluth's main roads.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood, Shop, Beer garden
DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace, Duluth
31 min walk • The DeWitt–Seitz Building is a historic commercial building in the Canal Park neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota, United States. The eight-story building was constructed in 1909 for the DeWitt–Seitz Company, a furniture jobber and mattress manufacturer.
1.1 miNW
Ship
Leif Erikson Ship, Duluth
29 min walk • Leif Erikson is a Viking ship replica built to commemorate the voyage of Leif Erikson who is credited with reaching North America over one thousand years ago.
1.1 miW
Canal
Duluth Ship Canal, Duluth
28 min walk • The Duluth Ship Canal is an artificial canal cut through Minnesota Point, providing direct access to Duluth harbor from Lake Superior. Begun privately in 1871, it was put under federal supervision and maintenance several years later. It is still an important component of the harbor facilities.
1.2 miNW
Museum
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums, Duluth
30 min walk • The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums are a private collection of more than a million manuscripts and documents in the United States, the largest such collection in the world.
0.9 miW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Duluth Harbor North Pier Light, Duluth
23 min walk • The Duluth Harbor North Pier Light is a lighthouse on the north breakwater of the Duluth Ship Canal in Duluth, Minnesota, United States.
1.1 miW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Duluth South Breakwater Inner Light, Duluth
29 min walk • The Duluth South Breakwater Inner Light is a lighthouse on the south breakwater of the Duluth Ship Canal in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It forms a range with the Duluth South Breakwater Outer Light to guide ships into the canal from Lake Superior. The current structure was built from 1900 to 1901.
1.3 miW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Music venue
NorShor Theatre, Duluth
34 min walk • The NorShor Theatre is an entertainment venue in downtown Duluth, Minnesota, and was formerly a movie palace and Opera House. It occupies a prominent place along Superior Street, and underwent a massive renovation effort by the City of Duluth.
0.9 miW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Duluth South Breakwater Outer Light, Duluth
23 min walk • The Duluth South Breakwater Outer Light is a lighthouse on the south breakwater of the Duluth Ship Canal in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It forms a range with the Duluth South Breakwater Inner Light to guide ships into the canal from Lake Superior.