Did you know that Bud Grant, one of the most successful Minnesota Vikings head coaches, was a graduate of Superior Central High School?
Did you know that in 2003, many Superior residents fought to save the old building but failed?
This information is most likely new to you. If you're a history buff or interested in the one of the northland's old schools, this blog is for you: Every week I will write about an interesting piece of history related to the old Central High School, a school that was once erect on Belknap street in Superior, Wisconsin.
As a senior journalism student at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), I am confined to the eastern neighborhoods of Duluth, Minnesota where the UMD campus sits atop the hill. When I look out of the living room window of my second floor apartment, however, I can see the lights of Superior, Wisconsin.
As a journalism student, I am very interested in place, whether its the organic food market down the street or the city of Superior across the bay. I enjoy putting myself in the middle of new places and learning more about the people associated with those places. Since I feel confined to the college neighborhoods i Duluth, I have decided to branch out and experience what the city across the bridge has to offer.
I began my journey by visit the Superior Public Library. Sandy, a very nice librarian, opened a reference book to a map of Superior. She explained the different neighborhoods and what they have to offer.
From there, I decided I wanted to learn more about Superior's history, so I contacted the Douglas County Historical Society. I did what every journalist should avoid doing, I asked them if they know of any interesting historical events, stories or buildings in Superior. Even though I should have done my homework before calling the historical society, they were able to provide me with some interesting information ... one being the historical importance of Superior's Old Central High School, the topic of this blog.
Stay tuned.
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