A Piece of Duluth History
Rivets!! Get ya Rivets!! You can own a piece of the Aerial Lift Bridge by buying a rivet that came from the old trusty bridge. Lift bridge operator Ryan Beamer saw a passerby pick up a rivet that was lying on the ground and watched as he reveled in what he had found. That gave Ryan the idea to recycle these rivets and sell them to the public.
In 2000 work was done on the sidewalk fascia of the bridge and these rivets were taken off as part of that process. You can now own one including letter of authenticity signed by Mayor Don Ness and Ryan Beamer. I purchased one a few years back and I love it. I named it, I talk to it when I’m lonely, and it never says not to me. I suggest you run right out and buy as many as you can.......Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are right around the corner.....this might just be the gift that sets you apart from all the other givers.
In all seriousness, they’re a great conversation starter and a cool piece of Duluth/Northland history. If you’re interested please see the locations listed below. I also wanted to share a video of the riveting process....it’s pretty cool.
Rivet merchants:
Lizzards Art Gallery
The Vista Fleet Gift Shop
Grandma's Restaurant Gift Shop
Lake Superior Maritime Marine Museum Gift Shop
William A. Irvin Gift Shop
Northern Lights Books and Gifts
The Blue Lake Gallery
