Soo Line Ore Dock (Ashland, Wisconsin)

USA / Wisconsin / Ashland / Ashland, Wisconsin
 abandoned / shut down, dock (maritime), interesting place
The massive Soo Line Ore Dock formally dominated the skyline and marina of Ashland, Wisconsin. Built in 1916, it is the last of what were once many such docks, the concrete structure was 80 feet high and 75 feet wide and in 1925 the dock was extended to 1800 feet; it was last used to ship ore in 1965. It is a designated historic place and is featured on the city seal. It was torn down to base in 2013.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashland,_Wisconsin#Ore_dock
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Coordinates:   46°36'0"N   90°52'46"W
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