The Lake County Historical Society is pleased to announce our Depot at Dusk concert series every third Tuesday of the months of June, July, and August. 7 to 9 PM enjoy live music on the Two Harbors Depot Platform and free admission into the museum gallery space. Located at 520 South Avenue, the iconic platform provides a perfect view of Lake Superior and the ore docks at Agate Bay. Enjoy local food, drink, and live music next to the big lake.
Tipsy Mosquito Cocktail and Wine Bar will be serving up beer, wine, and a specialty cocktail at a cash bar while local food truck Emma’s will be serving up some delicious fare. From 6 PM to 9 PM depot admission will be free of charge so stop by early to soak up some history! Concerts are sponsored by Love’In Lake County.
Music Lineup (Main Acts)
July 16th: Mahon Brothers
August 20th: Danny Frank and the Smoky Gold
Food & Drink
Emma’s Food Truck: 3PM to 8 PM next to Depot store
Tipsy Mosquito: Beer, Wine, & specialty cocktails on Depot platform 7-9 PM
Two Harbors Depot
The Duluth & Iron Range Railroad hired Duluth architect Peter Olson to build the company’s headquarters and passenger station overlooking the ore docks and rail yards on Lake Superior. Opening to the public in 1907, the Two Harbors Depot became the hub through which goods, services, and people traveled.
The company officially merged to become the Duluth, Missabe, and Iron Range Railroad in July 1938, moving headquarters South to Duluth. Passenger service continued at the Two Harbors Depot until July 15th, 1961 when the final passenger train departed the station for Duluth. The Society opened its first museum in the building in 1960, expanding displays into the entire first floor in 1984 with the celebration of the centennial of iron ore shipping from Agate Bay. With 4,000 feet of exhibit space, the Depot Museum continues to share the past and present culture of the county.
While not an active rail station, the Two Harbors Depot now serves at the end point for the Two Harbors Turn excursion train on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Trains depart and return from the Duluth Depot seasonably Thursday through Sunday.
About LCHS
The Lake County Historical Society was established in 1925 to “collect, preserve and disseminate information about Lake County.” Operating 3 historic sites, the Society brings to life the rich history of the County through exhibits and programming.
