That isn't West Duluth. It's the West End.

I was talking to a friend and told him that "west end" and/or Lincoln Park extends from Mesabi to about 27th avenue west ... he said it went all the way over to the railroad tracks and/or Wade Stadium.

If it was up to me as a nearly lifelong Duluthian, it just doesn't seem right that Clyde would be in Lincoln Park OR West Duluth, so what do you call that area then? "Clyde?" Kind of a cool name for a neighborhood in my book ...

Any help? Opinions?

And while you are at it, are the the freeway and skyline drive the upper boundaries or was I wrong on that, too?

The Friendly West End at that.

Here's a PDF that explains the neighborhoods of Duluth. Lincoln Park does in fact run all the way to the DM&IR Ore Docks near Wade Stadium.

Up until the '90s, Duluthians referred to what is now known as Lincoln Park as "West End," while the Oneota, Denfeld, Spirit Valley, Irving, Cody, and Fairmount neighborhoods collectively make up "West Duluth."

I hope I'm not alone when I feel a little saddened that Clyde was torn down and converted into a "family fun centre" (mini-me version of Fitgers).

I don't understand what there is to be negative or even cynical about. Someone putting money into a blighted written off neighborhood? Someone saving old buildings that have been rotting for decades?

Also, this neighborhood has had a brewery in it for around ten years.

I like the first two a lot - very historical-district-ish. The other two stink.

I work across the street, and I certainly appreciate the renovation. It's already beginning to inject some vitality into the neighborhood -- with the new Stewards bike shop, freshly repaired streets, etc. The thing that excites me most is that there will finally be a place to get good coffee in the West End on my lunch breaks, which sure beats looking at a useless fenced-off eyesore infested with rats.

I moved to the Lincoln Park area about two years ago, and love that there is interest in revitalizing it (and keeping the cool history and not whitewashing it with generic square buildings). Anytime I don't have to go to the mall area and instead can stay in my neighborhood is awesome.

My flatmate and I are both history buffs and photographers, so from our point of view, its one more relic from our past that will be gone forever -left to the books. Not to say that the renovation and renewed vitality it will bring to the neighborhood isn't good, it's just a little sad to see Clyde go. I hope that when the new facility is finished, there will some sort of sign or marker discussing the history of what was there before.

I thought Alex was saving most of the structures. Is this not the case?

In fact, most of the Clyde site has been razed. Alex has incorporated a section of two or three buildings into the design.

I'm surprised none of the local parkour guys piped in their discontent.

I tend to like a little urban strangeness instead of the next new shopping mall. I'm sure it'll do great, though; wondering, however, if this has anything remotely to do with Duluth's failed attempt to develop bay-side more thoroughly.

Preferring long-abandoned buildings to actual, viable businesses is nothing short of sophomoric. Do you seriously want to live in Flint, Michigan? Do you really want to live among garbage, trash and abandonment?

These were not viable buildings.

I will be very happy when the Duluth Heritage Sports Center announces that it has finally raised the last $4 million it needs to complete the project.

I will be markedly less happy if the city donates any part of this sum.

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Despite the city's involvement in the project, no proof of project financing has been provided to the city stating where the remaining $4 million is to come from. Would the city allow the project to languish uncompleted if it ran out of money only half-built? I think not.

The city has already donated $1.8 million to the project. To my mind, that's plenty. Of course, if the day comes that they need more, all "Alex" will have to do is talk about good coffee and the city council will fall all over themselves coming up with $4 million more.

When we moved to Duluth four years ago, we actually sought out a house to buy in Lincoln Park. We love the park and the area in general, and found a duplex we are converting back into a single home. We also love all the older homes and architecture in Duluth, in general. I walked around the Clyde Iron Works site a great deal, pre-development, and used to think how cool a place it was but, at the same time wonder,
“What could be done with it?”
I guess I thought more of the original site might be saved but, still am glad to see a positive progression, as compared to another strip mall.
I do have to admit that as an espresso addict having a good local coffee house in my neighborhood is a huge factor in my opinion.

I am so excited about these projects sprucing up my neighborhood. I recently pulled the two picnic tables out of miller creek and mysteriously the one that was placed back in the clearing is gone.

All I can think is that hermany town and the mall is defecating into miller creek.

It really is a very nice park.

The Clyde has done great things. I know sometime soon all of those carlot and abandoned buildings will be new shops and businesses. I welcome positive change.

mevdev said: "I recently pulled the two picnic tables"

So, you're the one! :-)

ohh...I was wondering who pulled the picnic tables, I kinda wanted to do it.
Enjoying lovely Lincoln Park daily here.