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gravelroad
04/13/2019 07:18PM
 
My father had some connection with A&E Supply, possibly employment there. I’ll see if my sisters remember.


Meanwhile, here’s the backstory on the company:


Brief history of Architects and Engineers Supply Co.=“architects+and+engineers+supply”+duluth&source=bl&ots=cV9kIM29DK&sig=ACfU3U3ObtpR453WNCQZJXgMHEJk0yYAPA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjFgpKEp87hAhUiwMQHHX7pDDoQ6AEwA3oECAIQAQ#v=onepage&q=“architects%20and%20engineers%20supply”%20duluth&f=true
 
carmike
04/13/2019 09:49AM
 
Cool maps. I *love* looking at maps, especially old ones. Kind of neat to see where the blank spots are, too.
 
rusteegmc
04/19/2019 09:03AM
 
Cool Thread, Love seeing these old maps!!
 
lmiller3129
04/19/2019 05:19PM
 
gravelroad: "My father had some connection with A&E Supply, possibly employment there. I’ll see if my sisters remember.



Meanwhile, here’s the backstory on the company:



Brief history of Architects and Engineers Supply Co.=“architects+and+engineers+supply”+duluth&source=bl&ots=cV9kIM29DK&sig=ACfU3U3ObtpR453WNCQZJXgMHEJk0yYAPA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjFgpKEp87hAhUiwMQHHX7pDDoQ6AEwA3oECAIQAQ#v=onepage&q=“architects%20and%20engineers%20supply”%20duluth&f=true "



I was able to contact one of the grand sons of the founder of A&E supply and he said that the company was sold to St. Paul Book and Stationary which was later sold to a company called Corporate Express which was based in Colorado. This company was eventually acquired by Staples.
 
egknuti
04/21/2019 05:56PM
 
Here’s another of St Louis County:
 
ThreeRivers
04/19/2019 03:19PM
 
https://www.lib.umn.edu/apps/mhapo/


Many of you likely know about these Aerial pics but just want to be sure. I know in some areas they go back to the 1930s, but those are not on line and think they are held only at the National Archives in College Park, MD. I live nearby that so next time I am there for other project ill take a look how far back the holdings go.
 
shock
04/14/2019 06:02PM
 
lmiller3129: "shock: "lmiller3129: "Hello, first post here, but long time BWCA traveller. I found an historical map for sale on Facebook marketplace and I am hoping to learn more information about the map. The seller had some family connection to the firm that produced that map and he said he had at least 10 at one point, but this was one of his last ones. The bottom of the map reads " Enlarged Section No 3 pf C. & S. Map Scale...For sale by Architects & Engineers Supply Co. Duluth Minn. " The lower left corner of the map has the name "Spoeri" and the lower right has the name "Cassady." If anyone has any information about this map or company it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! " interesting spelling on Kekekabic"



Yeah that is fascinating, I didn't even notice that initially"
missing my favorite little lake too , toe lake , sits in the far east peninsula of the SAK ;)
 
Zulu
04/12/2019 10:16PM
 
I bought this reproduction of a map made by that company at Piragis in Ely. They still offer it. It’s on page 12 if you search in their site under maps. It covers the area from the Vermillion River on the west side to Gunflint Lake. Larger than shown on their website. It was described in their print magazine years ago as being reproduced with coffee and other stains included.
Maybe someone at Piragis, (Steve the owner) maybe would know about the company.
It’s $14 now. I see the cloth version was $2.50 in 1928.

It would be great to see the whole set.
 
shock
04/14/2019 01:02PM
 
lmiller3129: "Hello, first post here, but long time BWCA traveller. I found an historical map for sale on Facebook marketplace and I am hoping to learn more information about the map. The seller had some family connection to the firm that produced that map and he said he had at least 10 at one point, but this was one of his last ones. The bottom of the map reads " Enlarged Section No 3 pf C. & S. Map Scale...For sale by Architects & Engineers Supply Co. Duluth Minn. " The lower left corner of the map has the name "Spoeri" and the lower right has the name "Cassady." If anyone has any information about this map or company it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! " interesting spelling on Kekekabic
 
lmiller3129
04/14/2019 01:21PM
 
gravelroad: "My father had some connection with A&E Supply, possibly employment there. I’ll see if my sisters remember.



Meanwhile, here’s the backstory on the company:



Brief history of Architects and Engineers Supply Co.=“architects+and+engineers+supply”+duluth&source=bl&ots=cV9kIM29DK&sig=ACfU3U3ObtpR453WNCQZJXgMHEJk0yYAPA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjFgpKEp87hAhUiwMQHHX7pDDoQ6AEwA3oECAIQAQ#v=onepage&q=“architects%20and%20engineers%20supply”%20duluth&f=true "



Thanks for the information! I couldn't find much background on the company at all doing a google search.
 
lmiller3129
04/12/2019 09:54PM
 
Hello, first post here, but long time BWCA traveller. I found an historical map for sale on Facebook marketplace and I am hoping to learn more information about the map. The seller had some family connection to the firm that produced that map and he said he had at least 10 at one point, but this was one of his last ones. The bottom of the map reads " Enlarged Section No 3 pf C. & S. Map Scale...For sale by Architects & Engineers Supply Co. Duluth Minn. " The lower left corner of the map has the name "Spoeri" and the lower right has the name "Cassady." If anyone has any information about this map or company it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
lmiller3129
04/12/2019 10:39PM
 
Very neat. I might have to make a call up there. I found on the MN Historical Society Webpage this map that shows a larger area but online I can't seem to find anymore individual enlarged sections.
 
lmiller3129
04/14/2019 01:20PM
 
shock: "lmiller3129: "Hello, first post here, but long time BWCA traveller. I found an historical map for sale on Facebook marketplace and I am hoping to learn more information about the map. The seller had some family connection to the firm that produced that map and he said he had at least 10 at one point, but this was one of his last ones. The bottom of the map reads " Enlarged Section No 3 pf C. & S. Map Scale...For sale by Architects & Engineers Supply Co. Duluth Minn. " The lower left corner of the map has the name "Spoeri" and the lower right has the name "Cassady." If anyone has any information about this map or company it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! " interesting spelling on Kekekabic"


Yeah that is fascinating, I didn't even notice that initially
 
lmiller3129
04/14/2019 01:33PM
 
gravelroad: "My father had some connection with A&E Supply, possibly employment there. I’ll see if my sisters remember.



Meanwhile, here’s the backstory on the company:



Brief history of Architects and Engineers Supply Co.=“architects+and+engineers+supply”+duluth&source=bl&ots=cV9kIM29DK&sig=ACfU3U3ObtpR453WNCQZJXgMHEJk0yYAPA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjFgpKEp87hAhUiwMQHHX7pDDoQ6AEwA3oECAIQAQ#v=onepage&q=“architects%20and%20engineers%20supply”%20duluth&f=true "

James is the son of the founder of the company and also ran the company early in his career


http://www.startribune.com/obit-james-gustafson-former-commissioner-of-irrrb/269916011/