2002 Banks Avenue
Superior, WI, USA

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Jan 01, 2025

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The House Today

In 2025 the house was listed for sale. It would require a lot of love (and money!) to regain its former beauty.

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The House Today

In 2025 the house was listed for sale. It would require a lot of love (and money!) to regain its former beauty.

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Jan 01, 2025

Oct 26, 2011

Catherine Taylor

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Foreclosure

In 2011 the house was auctioned off due to foreclosure on the property.

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Foreclosure

In 2011 the house was auctioned off due to foreclosure on the property.

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Dec 04, 2003

Catherine Taylor

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The Push for Historic Preservation

In December of 2003, The Duluth News Tribune ran an article regarding a push for historic preservation of notable buildings in Superior Wisconsin. 2002 Banks Avenue is listed as being one of several single family homes. The debate between whether listing on an historic registry is a pro or a con for a home and the homeowner was discussed.

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The Push for Historic Preservation

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Dec 04, 2003

Feb 26, 1998

Catherine Taylor

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Life as a Boarding House

By the mid- to late-1990s, residents were more likely to appear on the police blotter than the society pages.

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Life as a Boarding House

By the mid- to late-1990s, residents were more likely to appear on the police blotter than the society pages.

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Jun 12, 1982

Catherine Taylor

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Estate Sale

On June 14 and 15, 1982, an estate sale was held at the property. Among the items listed were an antique grandfather clock and a Duncan Phyfe dining room set. In the early 1990s, sales continued at the address, but they were listed as rummage sales or family yard sales.

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Estate Sale

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Jun 12, 1982

Feb 01, 1976

Catherine Taylor

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Article on Victorian Age Homes

On February 1, 1976, The Duluth News Tribune ran a feature article regarding a Mrs. Cecil Elmgreen's presentations on Victorian era architectural styles. Mrs. Elmgreen studied the houses all over the country, and gave talks to the local communities in which she found the homes. One of her favorite houses of Superior she listed is the "Benjamin Kreiner home," 2002 Banks Avenue. The article notes that the house sported a turret, gazebo, and back porch carvings.

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May 08, 1968

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Benjamin Kreiner, City Councillor

In May of 1968, a resident of 2002 Banks Avenue, Benjamin Kreiner, was elected to the Superior City Council for the 13th Ward Position. The previous council member, Ray Nelson, chose not to run for the position. In 1970 Kreiner would run for re-election, but was not successful. In an article on historic homes of Superior, the house is referred to as "The Benjamin Kreiner home."

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Benjamin Kreiner, City Councillor

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May 08, 1968

Mar 13, 1941

Catherine Taylor

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$200 Damages from Fire

On March 27, 1937 and March 13, 1941, damages were reported from fires at 2002 Banks Avenue. The 1941 fire caused $200 in damages, which would be $4,500 in today's current rate. No details on the destruction caused by either of the fires were reported, but the 1937 incident was reported to have been a roof fire.

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$200 Damages from Fire

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Sep 15, 1933

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The Conway Family

By 1933, a family by the name of Conway called 2002 Banks Avenue home. Sadly this is known because the matriarch of the family passed away in 1933. She left behind her husband, H. D. Conway, two daughters, and four sons.

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The Conway Family

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Sep 15, 1933

Nov 13, 1929

Catherine Taylor

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James Patten Obituary

On November 13, 1929, James Patten died after an illness which had left him confined for three weeks, at the age of 78. His wife Charlotte had preceded him in death due to a car accident in 1927. In his obituary his long career in the coal industry is described, notably his many years being a superintendent at the coal docks in Duluth, Minn.

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James Patten Obituary

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Apr 18, 1925

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James Patten--Coal Dock Superintendent

James Patten served as the superintendent of Duluth coal docks for many years. His obituary noted that he was "among the oldest coal company operators at the Head of the Lakes," and also known for other coal-related undertakings. Today, the Twin Ports of Duluth Minnesota and Superior Wisconsin are known more for shipping taconite ore pellets to steel mills along the Great Lakes, and the coal docks are no more.

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James Patten--Coal Dock Superintendent

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Apr 18, 1925

Sep 10, 1905

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Occupied by the Patten Family

James Patten held an important position at the coal docks in nearby Duluth, Minnesota. By 1905 the Patten family were frequent subjects of the social pages. Besides James Patten and his wife Charlotte ("Lottie"), the family was comprised of two daughters, Katherine and Eleanor, and one son, James Jr. In 1905 the Pattens entertained three Misses Scott from Pennsylvania. The item was updated on September 24 when the Scotts left Superior. Other events of note were the children hosting events, and traveling to "points in the East."

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Occupied by the Patten Family

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Jan 01, 1898

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2002 Banks Avenue, Superior, WI, USA

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2002 Banks Avenue, Superior, WI, USA

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Jan 01, 1898

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The House is Built

In 1898 a house is built in Superior, Wisconsin, in the Queen Anne style. The images presented here have no year attached to them, but it's likely that they were taken early in its life.

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The House is Built

In 1898 a house is built in Superior, Wisconsin, in the Queen Anne style. The images presented here have no year attached to them, but it's likely that they were taken early in its life.

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Jan 01, 1890

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James Patten Moves to Superior

In 1890, at the age of 39, James Patten moved west from Pennsylvania where he had long been in the coal shipping business. In Superior Wisconsin he became the superintendent at one of the coal docks across the border in Duluth, Minnesota.

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James Patten Moves to Superior

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Jan 01, 1890

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2002 Banks Avenue Superior, WI, USA

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Jan 01, 2025

The House Today

The House Today

Jan 01, 2025

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Oct 26, 2011

Oct 26, 2011

Foreclosure

Foreclosure

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Dec 04, 2003

The Push for Historic Preservation

The Push for Historic Preservation

Dec 04, 2003

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Feb 26, 1998

Feb 26, 1998

Life as a Boarding House

Life as a Boarding House

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Jun 12, 1982

Estate Sale

Estate Sale

Jun 12, 1982

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Feb 01, 1976

Feb 01, 1976

Article on Victorian Age Homes

Article on Victorian Age Homes

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May 08, 1968

Benjamin Kreiner, City Councillor

Benjamin Kreiner, City Councillor

May 08, 1968

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Mar 13, 1941

Mar 13, 1941

$200 Damages from Fire

$200 Damages from Fire

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Sep 15, 1933

The Conway Family

The Conway Family

Sep 15, 1933

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Nov 13, 1929

Nov 13, 1929

James Patten Obituary

James Patten Obituary

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Apr 18, 1925

James Patten--Coal Dock Superintendent

James Patten--Coal Dock Superintendent

Apr 18, 1925

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Sep 10, 1905

Sep 10, 1905

Occupied by the Patten Family

Occupied by the Patten Family

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Jan 01, 1898

2002 Banks Avenue, Superior, WI, USA

2002 Banks Avenue, Superior, WI, USA

Jan 01, 1898

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Jan 01, 1898

Jan 01, 1898

The House is Built

The House is Built

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Jan 01, 1890

James Patten Moves to Superior

James Patten Moves to Superior

Jan 01, 1890

2002 Banks Avenue
Superior, WI, USA

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