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- 400 3rd St W, Ashland, WI 54806
- visitashland.com/directory/soo-line-950
The 950 was built in July 1900 by the Baldwin Locomotive Company of Philadelphia, PA. It was the largest steam locomotive in the world at that time and is the only decapod (10-wheel drive) engine ever built.
Originally numbered 600 by the Soo Line, the locomotive was put in service between Minneapolis, MN, and Sault Ste. Marie, MI. In 1912 it was renumbered 950 and sent to work the ore docks in Superior, WI. The engine was retired in 1954 when steam operations concluded, and the 950 was donated to the City of Ashland in 1956.
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Ashland Historical Museum
Stop by the Ashland Historical Society Museum on historic Main Street. Browse the gift shop and rotating exhibits, as well as the historic photo archives. The Museum is closed from mid to late December until the beginning of April. The research room is open year
216 W Main St, Ashland, WI 54806
Ashland Mural Walk/Main Street Business District
The 8-block Main Street business district is listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places and features over 20 murals depicting people and events from Ashland’s history. Murals start at the corner of Ellis Avenue and Main Street, continuing on streets going west in Ashland’s
Main Street West, Ashland, WI
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Maslowski Beach
Offers swimming beach, playground, restrooms, pavilion, access point for the Waterfront Trail walking and biking trail, and artesian well. Click here for our Parks and Beaches Brochure.
Hwy 2 W, Ashland, WI 54806
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Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center
Stop at the visitor center on your way into town, where staff can answer questions and suggest activities in the area. While there, check out the many engaging exhibits and displays that capture and explain the region’s cultural and natural history. Don’t miss the five
29270 County Hwy G, Ashland, WI 54806
Untapped Tours
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