Wirth Building, Duluth

Name: Wirth Building
Address: Duluth, United States

#53 among attractions in Duluth

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The Wirth Building is a commercial building in downtown Duluth, Minnesota, United States. When it was constructed in 1886 it was the city's first example of Richardsonian Romanesque style, and it stands as an early work of architect Oliver G. Traphagen. The Wirth Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 for its local significance in the theme of architecture. It was nominated for being a leading local example of its architectural style and a key turning point in the career of an important Duluth-based architect. ()

Coordinates: 46°47'12"N, 92°5'56"W

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Wirth Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Aerial Lift Bridge, Lake Superior Railroad Museum, Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center.

0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Duluth
11 min walk • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is a multi-purpose arena and convention center complex located in Duluth, Minnesota. It was home to the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldog hockey team from 1966 to 2010.
0.6 miSE
Iconic bridge lifts for water traffic
Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth
16 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.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Train station
Lake Superior Railroad Museum, Duluth
12 min walk • The Lake Superior Railroad Museum is a railroad museum in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1973, the museum focuses on railroading in the Lake Superior region. It is housed in the restored Duluth Union Depot complex.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Visitor center, Specialty museum
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, Duluth
15 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.
0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
AMSOIL Arena, Duluth
11 min walk • AMSOIL Arena is a multipurpose arena in Duluth, Minnesota, home to the UMD Men's and UMD Women's hockey teams. It opened in 2010, replacing the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Arena on the waterfront near Duluth's landmark Aerial Lift Bridge.
0.6 miNE
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Brewery
Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille, Duluth
15 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.
0.5 miS
Aquarium with interactive exhibits
Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth
14 min walk • The Great Lakes Aquarium opened in 2000 and is located on the Duluth waterfront. A 501 private nonprofit, Great Lakes Aquarium features animals and habitats found within the Great Lakes basin and other freshwater ecosystems such as the Amazon River.
~1560 ftSE
46°46'58"N • 92°5'45"W
Adventure Zone, Duluth
8 min walk • Amusement park, Theme park, Arcade
~1700 ftW
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Duluth
9 min walk • Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sacred Heart School and Christian Brothers Home comprise a former Roman Catholic diocesan complex in the Central Hillside neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota, United States.
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood, Shop, Beer garden
DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace, Duluth
10 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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Duluth Depot, Duluth
11 min walk • The St. Louis County Depot is a historic train station in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It was built as a union station in 1892, serving seven railroads at its peak. Rail service ceased in 1969 and the building was threatened with demolition until it reopened in 1973 as The Depot St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wirth Building?

Nearby attractions include Downtown Duluth, Duluth (1 min walk), Duluth Masonic Center, Duluth (3 min walk), NorShor Theatre, Duluth (7 min walk), SS William A. Irvin, Duluth (8 min walk).

How to get to Wirth Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wirth Building:

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Union Depot (11 min walk)