Duluth in Saint Louis County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Rotary Club of Duluth Vocational Service Projects
July 28, 2022
1. Rotary Club of Duluth Vocational Service Projects Marker
Held the first Big Brother dinner (1916).
Assigned Rotarians to be foster fathers for children at the Duluth Children's Home (1930).
Established Vocational Guidance Program for high school students (1950).
Started sponsoring Group Study Exchange trips so young professionals can study business practices internationally (1973).
Began an International Business Internship Program where individuals from former Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc countries came to serve as interns in local businesses (1992).
Erected by Rotary Club of Duluth and the City of Duluth.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 46° 46.562′ N, 92° 7.484′ W. Marker is in Duluth, Minnesota, in Saint Louis County. It can be reached from Enger Tower Drive. Located on one of the eight light poles surrounding Enger Tower in Enger Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Enger Tower Dr, Duluth MN 55806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region and in the Iron Range. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rotary Club of Duluth Community Service (a few steps from this marker); Enger Observation Tower (a few steps from
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Other markers no longer nearby. Japanese Peace Bell Garden (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Duluth Japanese Peace Bell Garden (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
July 28, 2022
2. Rotary Club of Duluth Vocational Service Projects Marker
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