2023 Annual Report | Saturday, August 26, 2023 | C1
If These Walls Could Talk
Have you ever looked up at one of Bemidji’s historic downtown buildings and noticed names like M.E. Ibertson, Dalton and Troppman Block inscribed in the bricks? Those are three of the structures named for their
founders. We thought readers might like to learn more about them, so the Pioneer decided on the theme for this year’s Annual Report: “If these walls could talk.” With immense help from local historians Cecelia
(Wattles) McKeig and Sue Bruns along with the Beltrami County Historical Society, reporters dug into the history of 14 buildings in the downtown area. McKeig, who grew up in Bemidji, is prolific in her research and knowledge
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of the community and has written several historical books. Bruns, a board member of the BCHS, is a retired teacher who enjoys exploring the town’s history. We couldn’t have completed this project without their crucial help
and deep understanding of Bemidji's past and present. Of course, there are many other buildings with many more stories, but we hope our readers will enjoy learning about these select few we chose to feature in this special section.
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